National Party Leadership
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 11:44 am
Press Release: United Future NZ Party
9 October 2001
National Party Leadership
United
Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, has congratulated Bill
English and Roger Sowry on their election as the new leaders
of the National Party.
"This new leadership provides
National with the chance to move away from the hard right
ideology of the last 15 years."
"However, the real test
will be whether National now has the willingness to develop
creative new social policies aimed at supporting families
and communities."
"Only United Future is articulating such
an approach at present."
"National's challenge now is to
put its infighting aside and concentrate on becoming an
effective Opposition, let alone an alternative Government."
"As far as future coalitions are concerned, United Future
will work with those parties that share our commitment to
advancing the interests of families and
communities."
"These groups are the backbone of our
country and only United Future stands four square for their
interests, " Mr Dunne says.
Mr Dunne has also wished
former leader Jenny Shipley and her family well for the
future.
Ends
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