John Key running scared on contest of ideas
Friday, 12 September 2014, 3:15 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party
John Key running scared on contest of ideas
John Key
is running scared after being exposed in the televised
leaders’ debates for his lack of new ideas, says Labour
Leader David Cunliffe.
“Labour was approached by
TVNZ to extend the scheduled debate next Wednesday to a full
hour. We were happy to agree to their request, but National
rejected it.
“Voters deserve every opportunity to
learn about the clear choice in this election.
“Unfortunately TeamKey has ruled this out. New
Zealanders will be disappointed.
“I have a vision
for a fairer, better, smarter, wealthier New Zealand. Labour
has a fully-costed and integrated plan to achieve this.
“John Key started the first TVNZ debate by saying
‘elections are a contest of ideas’. Now he is running
from that contest.
“His one big idea seems to be
his imaginary ‘maybe-maybe-not-half-a
block-of-cheese-in-three-years’-time tax cut’,’’
said David Cunliffe.
“Is John Key running for
cover because his Finance Minister Bill English admitted
last week the National Party doesn’t have any fresh
ideas?’’
ends
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