Key had no choice but to abandon plan for taxpayer-funded payout to Ambrose
Law professor explains what the leaders' fund can be used for, and what it can't. With special feature audio.
Chris Keall Tue, 22 Mar 2016
UPDATE: The Prime Minister has just reversed his position from yesterday, saying he will not tap the Parliamentary leaders' fund for the Bradley Ambrose payout. Below, comments from Andrew Geddis explain why the PM had no choice but to capitulate.
Otago University professor and constitutional law
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