National MPs loyal to English, Bennett leadership

As National heads into the second and final day of its caucus retreat, its MPs appear united. Last week, there was a burst of leadership speculation, with reports some were unhappy with the deputy Paula Bennett and considering their options if Bill English stood down as leader. Senior MPs where wheeled out yesterday to water down any talk of their ambitions and quash any doubts about their loyalty. Thursday's agenda included a look back at National's election performance and how the party could have managed it differently.