Green Party co-leaders excited about PM's first baby
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 8:53 am Press Release: Green Party
21 June 2018
Green Party co-leaders’ joint statement on
the pending arrival of the Prime Minister and Clarke
Gayford’s first baby
Green Party co-leaders send
their best wishes to the Prime Minister and her partner as
they prepare for the arrival of their first child.
“I am thinking of Jacinda with so much excitement as
she approaches giving birth for the first time,” says
Marama Davidson.
“Her and Clarke have my best wishes
for this special experience,” says Ms Davidson.
“This is an exciting time for Jacinda and Clarke and an
historic moment for our country,” says James Shaw in
reference to the fact that this will be the first time a
Prime Minister in New Zealand has had a baby while in
power.
“I join with Marama and our Green Party
caucus colleagues in wishing them both all the
best.”
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