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Luxon survives leadership vote as ratings hit new lows

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Luxon's preferred prime minister ratingfactual

Luxon's preferred prime minister rating is 17.3% (RNZ-Reid Research poll).

According to The Guardian - World
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Luxon's preferred prime minister rating is 16% (unnamed poll released on Sunday).

According to The Guardian - Main UK

Context: Different polls show slightly different numbers, but both indicate a low rating. The discrepancy may be due to different polling methodologies or timing.

Whether Luxon was asked for a meeting by the whipreported_dispute

Luxon reportedly 'ghosted' Stuart Smith after Smith requested a meeting.

According to The Guardian - Main UK (citing New Zealand Herald)
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Luxon disputed that a meeting was sought.

According to The Guardian - Main UK (citing Luxon's denial)

Context: This contradiction reflects internal party tensions and differing accounts of leadership challenges.

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