Labour's number two Kelvin Davis is getting strong backing for the job of Deputy Prime Minister, even from those in other political parties. "I'd love to, if the Prime Minister allows it, to be the Minister of Corrections. Kelvin Davis applauds Labour party supporters at the Auckland Town Hall as Labour head towards an historic victory in the 2020 election. Former Labour Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels says he expected Kelvin Davis to become deputy Prime Minister, making the current Te Tai Tokerau MP the first Māori electorate representative to hold the role. "Perhaps co-deputies to reflect the priorities of Covid recovery and Tiriti partnership going forward; Kelvin Davis and Robertson equally.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2020 07:09 UTC