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Shearer Confirmed As Labour Leader
Wellington – David Shearer has been confirmed as Labour’s new Leader replacing Phil Goff who stood down following the November election.
Grant Robertson is to be his deputy.
The pair left this morning’s caucus meeting with Shearer waving to the gathered reporters.
They
were accompanied by Goff an indication that they had beaten
David Cunliffe and Nanaia Mahuta.
The result was
confirmed at a press conference a short time ago.
Shearer has been favoured to win the contest since David Parker pulled out of the race and endorsed the Mt Albert MP.
Both contenders went into the meeting ahead of the secret ballot telling reporters they hoped they had the numbers.
Shearer became an MP in the last term of Parliament when he replaced former prime minister Helen Clark after her resignation triggered a by-election.
Robertson is also just beginning his second term.
The caucus also elected whips - Chris Hipkins and Darien Fenton.
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