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Edwards on Politics
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The social and news media pressure for leadership change

ANALYSIS: Speculation is not going to die while the National Party’s polling is dismal.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is struggling to shake off speculation about his leadership.

Brent Edwards Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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Here’s the anatomy of a coup. It starts with average polling and murmurings of discontent. Mostly this is reported, with no attribution, in the news media. It is also given impetus and momentum by keyboard warriors on social media.

No one – no MP, at least – makes any public statements

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Brent Edwards Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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