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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2020 · 11 MIN

Simon Bridges: Opposition to still hold Government to account during lockdown

from Politics Central · host Newstalk ZB

From questioning community newspapers decisions to police pulling over drivers, the opposition leader says he’s on the case in his new role.Simon Bridges is chairing the Epidemic Response Committee, which allows the Opposition to scrutinise the Government’s COVID-19 response while Parliament’s not in session during lockdown.He says the Government’s all in this together, but he’ll be asking the questions Kiwis want answered and helping solve problems.Bridges says questions include potential finger print testing, truck drivers not being able to use public toilets and young mums worried their partner can't come to hospital when they give birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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