Political analyst Dr Bryce Edwards rates the weekend performances of the Labour and ACT Parties as each revealed their pre-Election policy cards.

The general review was an unspectacular Labour conference that appeared to play it safe to their Party base; and conversely, a Trump-style ACT campaign launch starring party leader David Seymour.

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Political analyst <a href="https://www.democracyproject.org.nz/p/news-briefing-28-june-2026">Dr Bryce Edwards</a> rates the weekend performances of the Labour and ACT Parties as each revealed their pre-Election policy cards.
The general review was an unspectacular Labour conference that appeared to play it safe to their Party base; and conversely, a Trump-style ACT campaign launch starring party leader David Seymour.
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Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.