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Phil Goff reveals he has not given up hope
Phil Goff isn't sure whether he believes in God, so he doesn't pray. Has he felt like praying sometimes, though? The politician gets the point and laughs. "I think people are put on earth, or are on earth, to determine their own fate," he says. Forging his fate as opposition leader, of course, hasn't turned out so well. "Being leader of the Labour Party is a huge privilege," he says, leaning back in the sunshine. "But being leader of the opposition is a pain in the arse." The trouble is that one goes with the other. Goff still has a sense of humour after three years of grief. Perhaps you ...
Kiss and make up too late for ACT, says Goff
Labour leader Phil Goff says an apparent "kiss and make up" between ACT leader Rodney Hide and MP Heather Roy is too late for the party to redeem its image. After a week of messy disputes, Mr Hide and Mrs Roy have declared a truce. She returned to Parliament on Wednesday. Mr Hide had said she was "fragile" and might struggle to return to the party after being deposed as deputy leader by John Boscawen. The ACT caucus met again yesterday and pledged support for the leadership team. In front of the news media Mr Hide apologised for any distress his behaviour had caused Mrs Roy, and she ...
Goff slams
Labour leader Phil Goff is accusing the government of writing off high unemployment, as the price New Zealand has to pay to recover from the recession. But Finance Minister Bill English says saving, not spending, is the key to long-term economic health."If people were rushing back to the shops and the housing market then I would be a bit concerned that New Zealanders hadn't got the message," English told TVNZ's Q + A programme. "Well to some extent it is because a lot of those jobs were dependent on this credit-fuelled economy that we had, particularly from 2005 onwards, and we are going ...
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Claire Trevett: Party pruning begins but Labour men cling on - New Zealand Herald Claire Trevett: Party pruning begins but Labour men cling onNew Zealand HeraldSo poor old Phil Goff and Trevor Mallard have found themselves stuck to the tape, albeit hanging on hard. This is purely because of perception rather than any comment of effectiveness. Of late, Phil Goff has proved he is one of the most effective MPs ...and more » |
Cunliffe eyes rodents on offer - The Dominion Post Cunliffe eyes rodents on offerThe Dominion PostTop of the list are some of the tax policies of former-leader-plus- one Phil Goff from 2011. Lovers of irony will note that some are ideas David Shearer wanted to squash, but trod warily for fear of antagonising the Left - the very group that hoisted ...and more » |
Goff signals compromise over TPP - The Dominion Post Goff signals compromise over TPPThe Dominion PostLabour is edging towards a compromise stance over the potentially divisive Trans Pacific Partnership free trade talks after a union-backed proposal got the nod from trade spokesman Phil Goff. Goff leads the free trade advocates in the party and was ... |
Labour conference: Goff, Mallard to feel pinch to resign - New Zealand Herald Labour conference: Goff, Mallard to feel pinch to resignNew Zealand HeraldLabour's new rule to ensure at least half of its MPs are women by 2017 is likely to lead to increased pressure on males such as Phil Goff and Trevor Mallard to quit Parliament to make way for fresh male talent. Under the rule, passed at the annual ... |
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