The article examines the aftermath of Christopher Luxon's leadership confidence vote, highlighting concerns over unaddressed internal dissent, declining party polling, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding chief whip Stuart Smith's absence and public statements.
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private criticism undermines public unity
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