Chris Carter has pulled his Labour Party candidacy for the Te Atatu seat.Mr Carter is to face disciplinary action from the Labour Party next Monday and it has reopened nominations for his seat after he sent an anonymous letter to media criticising party l
Chris Carter has pulled his Labour Party candidacy for the Te Atatu seat.
Mr Carter is to face disciplinary action from the Labour Party next Monday and it has reopened nominations for his seat after he sent an anonymous letter to media criticising party leader Phil Goff.
"In good conscience I cannot campaign on behalf of a leader I have criticised," Mr Carter said.
"It would not be fair to him or ethical of me. I hold this view while at the same believing the Labour Party, with its values of social democracy and concern for the welfare of ordinary people, is the best party to serve the interests of New Zealanders."
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