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'Heat of the moment': Labour's Willie Jackson defends claims from last night's debate

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 6 Sep 2023, 6:37pm
Photo / Mark Mitchell
Photo / Mark Mitchell

'Heat of the moment': Labour's Willie Jackson defends claims from last night's debate

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 6 Sep 2023, 6:37pm

Willie Jackson maintains he's not deliberately disseminating disinformation - but says everyone's having an election year biffo.

During a debate last night, Senior Labour Minister Jackson incorrectly maintained ACT and National planned to abolish the minimum wage.

Jackson later clarified he was being facetious.

He said he was in the heat of the moment, though he also agrees Kiwis should be aware of what politicians are saying.

Jackson explained that we're in a campaign - and everyone is having a bit of a scrap.

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