Russell wins New Lynn nomination

The Herald reports:

Deborah Russell has been announced as the Labour Party's candidate to contest the New Lynn electorate in the general election.

Russell, a tax expert from , will replace the outgoing David Cunliffe from the traditionally Labour seat.

Russell was seen as an outsider in the bid to be Labour's candidate, but had the support of the party's hierarchy.

How disappointing that Labour has chosen a respected tax policy expert with excellent communication skills over the guy who set up a secret for David Cunliffe while Labour were campaigning against secret .

While I will disagree with Deborah on many issues, I think she will be a very effective MP and (one day a) Minister. Good to see the best candidate win selection.

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