The Labour Party and Green Party have announced a coalition this afternoon to change the government at the 2017 general elections. Labour leader Andrew Little and Greens co-leader Metiria Turei made the joint announcement this afternoon.
"When I was elected Labour leader I made it clear that we would not go into another election without strong cooperation with likeminded parties to change the Government. Today, I am delivering on that promise. "A new Labour-led Government will focus on the critical issues facing our country. We will provide better housing, health and education and a cleaner environment while building a sustainable economy with decent jobs," said Andrew Little. Ms Turei backed up Mr Little's comments, saying she believes the two parties are a "great match for Aoetearoa".
"When Labour and the Greens have actively cooperated and campaigned together, New Zealanders did perceive our partiparties as a credible alternative to national," Ms Turei say.
"New Zealanders want to see politicians working together. This MOU lets people see we are a strong and stable alternative to the current Government."
James Shaw and Metiria Turei are co-leaders of the Greens.
However, National minister Steven Joyce told Fairfax Media the Opposition was always going to team up, but will struggle without help from NZ First and its leader Winston Peters.
"They've done it at every other election, it's interesting timing for them - the election is still 18 months away - but this is not something that is new if that's what it is.
"National will run its own campaign in due course. If it is Labour and the Greens getting together it's not something we haven't seen before."
Source: OneNews
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