There was not a lot to gain and much to lose if John Banks had opted to stay in Parliament another six weeks.
The Epsom MP and former Act Party leader announced last night he would resign from Parliament this week following the verdict against him on Thursday for filing a false electoral
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Rob Hosking
Mon, 09 Jun 2014
Mon, 09 Jun 2014
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Banks' departure will clear the air
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