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National’s new leaders sit down with Jessica Mutch McKay

December 1, 2021

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis spoke with Jessica Mutch McKay following yesterday’s elevation to National’s top spots.

The day after being voted as leader and deputy leader of the National Party, Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis joined 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay for their first sit-down interview since their promotions.

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