'I Didn't Challenge for the Leadership', Erica Stanford Says in First Media Appearance This Week

Stanford denies role in Penk's leadership challenge, backs Luxon '100%'

Erica Stanford has conceded she may have misjudged the airport encounter with media that fuelled questions about her loyalty to Christopher Luxon. As MPs...

'I didn't challenge for the leadership', Erica Stanford says in first media appearance this week

The education minister has held an impromptu press conference at Wellington Airport.

Stanford denies National coup role, wants education job 'for nine years'

She offered several explanations for staying quiet on whether she had confidence in Christopher Luxon's leadership last week, speaking to media today.

‘I didn't challenge for the leadership’: Stanford

‘I didn't challenge for the leadership’: Stanford

Erica Stanford denies involvement in coup plot against Christopher Luxon

Stanford said wanted to give Luxon “clear air”, but decided to speak on Sunday as her silence had, in itself, become a story.