New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Summary
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge ahead of the general election set for November 7. He said he has strong support from his party despite low approval ratings and recent controversies.Key Facts
- Luxon called a meeting with his National Party due to growing doubts about his leadership.
- The meeting lasted over three hours and ended with Luxon saying his party is united.
- This was Luxon's second leadership challenge in four months.
- His party’s support is weak mainly due to slow economic growth and his recent mistakes.
- Luxon upset business leaders with comments about small businesses needing to “be adult” but later apologized.
- He previously suggested a referendum on the country's voting system without consulting his party.
- Unemployment in New Zealand rose to 5.6%, the highest in 11 years.
- Polls show Luxon’s popularity as preferred prime minister is at a new low of 17%, but he still leads over other candidates.
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