The National Party is holding a news conference after a lengthy caucus meeting about Christopher Luxon's leadership.
National MPs were summoned back to Wellington for a 9.30am caucus meeting as rumours again swirled about Luxon's role.
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Several MPs, including Erica Stanford, have remained silent when asked whether they support Luxon, while others have backed him.
One option was Luxon’s leadership could be put to a vote.
If Luxon loses the support of caucus, Erica Stanford and Chris Bishop are potential candidates to take over.
Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote he called on himself in April, but renewed speculation has followed a string of recent controversies, low polling and growing tensions within the coalition.
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