In the National Party's new social services discussion document, there is of course a photo of leader Simon Bridges. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF National leader Simon Bridges, left, and social development spokesperson Louise Upston launch their discussion document. The party asks whether it should be a requirement for sole parents on benefits that their child is fully immunised. While the sole parent sanction is policy, National is seeking public input on the immunisation idea and others like it. It is not just sole mothers who are at the sharp end of National's tough talk.

Source: Stuff October 31, 2019 19:41 UTC