Is there a lesson for the National Party in the demise of the UK Tories? Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour suggests that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must carefully consider whether to lead as a "moderate" or a "reformer". National may find themselves without many fans if Luxon fails to cast a vision more comprehensive than simply getting the country "back on track”.

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