29 Mar 2023

Nash says he'll stay on in Napier seat despite Ministerial sacking

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 29 March 2023

Labour MP Stuart Nash has been sacked from all of his ministerial portfolios, over a quote  "inexcusable" breach of Cabinet rules.

Nash was already on a 'final warning' before a Stuff report last night revealed he'd emailed details of Cabinet discussions to two businessman - who were also his donors - in 2020.

The National Party has been quick to call for a by-election in Napier, but Nash says that won't happen.

Political reporter Anneke Smith reports.