Bill English is desperately seeking publicity as
part of his renewed bid to steal the leadership of the
National Party off Jenny Shipley, Internal Affairs Minister
George Hawkins said today.
"Mr English is trying to win
the support of wavering backbenchers, by announcing what he
calls "secrets" about the outcomes of the Gaming Review. In
fact he is just jumping in without the facts.
"The
Government is still in the process of making final decisions
on the Gaming Review and once that process is complete final
announcements will be made.
"Some announcements have
already been made, and there are more to come. I will not
be responding to speculation while the decision-making
process is still underway.
"Mr English will have to wait
for the final outcomes of the Gaming Review, just like
everyone else.
"In the meantime, I advise Jenny Shipley to
hurry home from New York," said Mr
Hawkins.
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