18 Oct 2020

National Party concedes defeat after vote falls to 27 percent

From Morning Report, 8:17 am on 18 October 2020

The National Party conceded defeat well before it was official last night - crossing the finish line with just 35 seats in Parliament. The party's members admit it's a devastasting result but were careful not to hint at any changes in the leadership just yet. National leader Judith Collins says it's only the beginning of the party's rise from the ashes. Anneke Smith filed this story.