Senior National Party MPs consider leadership challenge against Christopher Luxon

Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 11 Aug, 7:19pm

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Senior National Party MPs are reportedly considering asking Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to resign. Some Cabinet ministers, including Erica Stanford, are involved in discussions following recent political setbacks. Commentators suggest that several loyal MPs may no longer support his leadership.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 11 Aug, 5:00pm

   National leadership challenge: Heather du Plessis-Allan says Luxon has lost three loyal MPs (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 11 Aug, 6:45pm

   Senior National MPs consider telling Luxon it is time to go (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 11 Aug, 7:19pm

   National coup chat has mortally wounded PM (opens in new tab)