After telling us that he was a novice, [National Party leader and Botany MP] Mr [Christopher] Luxon acknowledges his apprenticeship under Mr Key.
He reassures us he is a fine businessman: profit before people. The very modest increase for low-income workers is a killer for him. All jobs play a role in the function of society, Mr Luxon.
Thirsty for power, he offered his services to the government: “I do not care if our ideas get stolen, we shouldn’t be precious about that”. Stolen? New word for cooperation, perhaps? Or his desire to be important.
Mr Luxon, like his predecessors, constantly heavily criticises the government – most recently the insurance scheme.
The tripartite group – Government, New Zealand Council Trade Unions (CTU) and Business New Zealand – is still working on it. This policy would benefit the economy and give new opportunities to the workers who have lost their jobs. Similar schemes already exist overseas. Mr Luxon doesn’t wait for the final draft – he already knows it is no good.
Brigitte Horne, Howick
