Epsom MP Rodney Hide continues to cling to his leadership of embattled Act as a party insider and political opponents called for him to step down over his role in allegedly covering up MP David Garrett's identity theft charges.
Mr Hide yesterday confirmed he would stand aside as Act leader if it was in the interests of the party.
However he told the Herald: "The party have assured me that it is not the case.
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