MP for Wairarapa Alastair Scott has today announced that
he won’t contest the 2020 election.
“It has been a
privilege to serve the electorate of Wairarapa for two
terms. I have decided that I will not nominate as a National
Candidate in the forthcoming selection for Wairarapa.
“I’m confident that I leave my seat in good shape for
the 2020 election. I am announcing today because it is very
important to me that we have sufficient time to find and
support our new National Wairarapa candidate for the 2020
election.
“I am grateful to the National Party for
the opportunities and support it has shown me over the past
six years. The party is full of dedicated individuals who
are committed to working hard for New Zealand. I will extend
my full support to the newly selected candidate.
“It
will be business as usual in my office until the election.
As always, people should not hesitate to get in touch with
myself or my staff.
“I have every confidence that
National will claim victory at the next
election.”
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