David Seymour sworn in as Deputy PM, marking new Act milestone
Seymour is the 19th person to hold New Zealand’s deputy prime ministership.
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David Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PM
David Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ Herald
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