The leader of the Social Credit party, Chris Leitch, passed away this morning after a long battle with neck cancer.

He is survived by his wife Anne, son Andrew, two stepdaughters Tracey and Darian, and brother Tim.

Mr Leitch was a long time activist for Social Credit having held just about every position in the party since he first became involved in 1972, a feat he was awarded life membership for in 2012.

His father was candidate in the 1960s and his brother has also been a candidate several times.

The Social Credit Political League came into existence 70 years ago in 1953 and has stood candidates in every election and most by-elections since that date.

It has been successful in getting six MP’s into parliament in that time.

https://www.socialcredit.nz/party-history

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