Live: Luxon survives confidence motion at National caucus meeting

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Christopher Luxon reads a statement to media after surviving a confidence vote by his MPs.

Christopher Luxon reads a statement to media after surviving a confidence vote by his MPs.

Christopher Luxon reads a statement to media after surviving a confidence vote by his MPs.

Christopher Luxon reads a statement to media after surviving a confidence vote by his MPs.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership of the National Party is in focus this morning as his MPs gather for a caucus meeting.

It follows his party's worst showing in a 1News Verian poll since he became leader.

Watch live as the Prime Minister speaks to media from the Banquet Hall at the Beehive here.

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