29 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: Simon Bridges defiant amid criticism

From Morning Report, 7:23 am on 29 April 2020

The National Party leader has dismissed any questions over his leadership saying none of his MPs have raised it with him, and it's a distraction when the country should be focusing on how to rebuild the economy.

MPs held a brief phone conference in lieu of the regular caucus meeting yesterday morning.

Bridges has faced heat over the last week for his criticism over the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and extension of the Alert Level 4 restrictions.

He speaks to Corin Dann.