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Politics

Live: Todd Muller beats Simon Bridges in National Party leadership contest

14:39, May 22 2020
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Simon Bridges speaks after being ousted as National leader, watched by his deputy Paula Bennett (L) and his wife, Natalie.
Simon Bridges speaks after being ousted as National leader, watched by his deputy Paula Bennett (L) and his wife, Natalie.

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has been elected National Party leader after a bitter contest with Simon Bridges. The deputy leadership has been won by Nikki Kaye, who takes over from Paula Bennett.

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