Labour MP Grant Robertson has congratulated
Andrew Little on his election as Leader of the Labour
Party.
“My warmest congratulations to Andrew, I know he
will be an excellent leader for our Party to take us to
victory in 2017. I also want to acknowledge Nanaia Mahuta
and David Parker for their hard work and commitment over the
leadership campaign.”
“I am totally committed to
supporting Andrew as Leader and to playing my part in
returning Labour to government.
“I also want to make
clear that having put myself forward for the leadership on
two occasions now that I will not do so again. I came into
politics to make a positive difference to New Zealanders
lives. I want to be part of a Labour government to make
that happen, and I will do whatever is asked of me to see
that government elected.” Grant Robertson
said.
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