7 Dec 2016

Suggestions of cracks in National Party caucus

From Morning Report, 7:10 am on 7 December 2016
Bill English, Judith Collins, Jonathan Coleman.

Bill English, Judith Collins, Jonathan Coleman. Photo: RNZ

On Monday John Key said he is stepping down as Prime Minister and named Bill English as the best person to replace him.

By yesterday, ministers Jonathan Coleman and Judith Collins said they also want the job.

And Paula Bennett is refusing to rule out joining the race.

Labour says the leadership race has ripped the lid off simmering divisions within the party.