GORDON LIGHTFOOT | Politics
THINK ABOUT IT.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has revealed some of the thinking behind his party’s election strategy today, responding to criticism that the opposition has been “light on policy”.
Wearing a black leather jacket, gold watch and chain to go with a brand new moustache, Hipkins said Labour “would not fall into that trap” of overpromising things to voters, like the current government has.
“Christopher Luxon and the National Party are breaking so many of the promises that they made to New Zealanders,” Hipkins said.
“The trick for us this year is to have an each-way bet by not announcing anything before the votes are in. Think about it. You can’t break election promises if you don’t make any,” he said with a knowing grin, while tapping his finger on his forehead.
Labour’s current policies include three free GP visits per year for each kiwi, a “future fund”, and that’s basically it. Hipkins maintains that this is plenty for now.
“They say you never interrupt your enemy while they’re making a mistake. So why would I interrupt Christopher Luxon now?”
When asked about his new makeover, Hipkins says he was looking for “a new look and a fresh new attitude”.
“But don’t you worry too much about details like that, ha ha ha. I’ve been in this business a long time. I know exactly what I’m doing,” he said confidently, tapping his forehead with his index finger once more.
Prime Minister Luxon was due to comment during a scheduled media interview, but has since decided to cancel it.
More to come.
