Photo / FileThe final act in this week's protest on the lawns of Parliament was the announcement by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki of a new political party. Luxon told reporters to “read between the lines” in Parliament on Wednesday, saying he and Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki had little in common. National Party Leader Christopher Luxon enjoys a laugh in front of his puppet caricature during an unveiling event in Wellington. Photo / Getty ImagesLessons from EuropeThere are two lessons about the influence of right wing populists in other countries that should be heeded. Not so many years ago people laughed at the idea that extreme right populists could win parliamentary seats.

Source: Stuff August 26, 2022 04:42 UTC