Former minister Andrew Bayly has decided not to stand for Parliament at the election after previously saying he would consider seeking a list-only position for…
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Bayly finally realised he couldn’t slip back in on the list after tanking his electorate? Good riddance.
Another Nat bailing before the ship sinks lol. Wonder if he's got a cushy board role lined up already
Mean while real kiwis are struggling to get a doctor's appointment but yeah another politician quitting, riveting stuff
Honestly, good on him for stepping aside if he's not up for it. Better than clinging on.
board role? More like golden handshake. They always land on their feet.
point, but at least he's not like some who stay and collect a salary doing nothing.
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Andrew Bayly always seemed like a decent bloke. Shame to see him go but politics is brutal.
Decent bloke? He was part of the same mob that cut healthcare and sold off public assets. Don't feel sorry for him.
stuffed. He actually did some good things for small business. Better than most.
The Nats are in for a hiding next election and they know it. Bayly's just the first rat off the ship.
Watch him pop up on some board getting paid 200k for doing nothing. Classic politician exit strategy.
cope. He's out because he knew he'd lose his seat. Pure self preservation.
Look, National needs fresh blood anyway. Maybe this is a chance for new faces.
blood like who? Another corporate lawyer from Remuera? Yeah nah.
of you to assume they'd pick someone who actually represents normal people.
