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Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 06.08.09

By: Tom Frewen
Published: Thu 6 Aug 2009 04:41 PM
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 06.08.09
Tom Frewen: Parliamentary support for Tonga after ferry sinking; ministers blame rising unemployment and health cuts on Labour although that tactic backfires on Nathan Guy. Prime Minister's advice that Keisha Castle-Hughes stick to acting is explained by his deputy.
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