Politicians from across the spectrum are steering clear of discussing claims made by Chris Hipkins' ex. 

The Labour leaders' denied allegations made by his ex-wife in a now deleted private Facebook post. 

None indicate unlawful conduct. 

Labour's Ginny Anderson told Mike Hosking it's sad, and as a mother her first thoughts are with the children.  

National's Mark Mitchell says he understands the public interest, but he's staying right out of it. 

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