National Party senior whip Stuart Smith is continuing to deny he attempted to contact party leader Christopher Luxon over concerns his support was dropping.

Smith faced the media today and reiterated his claim he had not tried to highlight concerns about caucus support for Luxon.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.

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National Party senior whip Stuart Smith is continuing to deny he attempted to contact party leader Christopher Luxon over concerns his support was dropping.
Smith faced the media today and reiterated his claim he had not tried to highlight concerns about caucus support for Luxon.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Stuart Smith denying he tried to contact Luxon over flagging support

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