Who will be Labour’s next leader

Chris Hipkins will stay Labour Leader for a while, because the two main potential leaders are both out of Parliament – Michael Wood and Kiri Allan.

So what the pros and cons of other potential leaders?

• Kelvin Davis – he is the deputy leader, but everyone knows it is tokenistic
• Carmel Sepuloni – probably the most sensible choice. Delivered policies for Labour in welfare. From Auckland. Has presence. Could excite some of the base. Unknown appeal to wider voters though.
• Ginny Andersen – more likely a possible deputy. Wellington based and her former justice and police portfolios could make it easy to attack her. Possibly too policy wonkiest.
• Barbara Edmonds – more likely to be Finance Spokesperson. Not had enough senior experience to be leader.
• Willie Jackson – would help win Maori voters back,. but do doubt alienate other voters
• Kieran McAnulty – the case for Kieran was he is relatable and electable. Having lost Wairarapa in a huge swing dents that case.
• David Parker – if they want voters back from the Greens, Parker could lead them back into new and higher tax territory.
• Grant Robertson – too associated with the past. Would probably rather be Vice-Chancellor of Otago University
• Megan Woods – from campaign chair to leader?