Luxon came out on Saturday after the decision of RvW completely consistent with his many previous statements on abortion.
Responding to an ill-thought-out and timed post by MP Simon O'Connor, Luxon acknowledged his personal view but clearly stated that he accepts the current law in New Zealand has been through a thorough, fair and democratic process and no changes will be made under his leadership. No politics, no game playing.
He has been respectful and honest in both his statements and actions. For Robertson to then accuse Luxon of not being consistent and use the already highly tense debate about women's rights is pure politics of the worse kind.
I voted and contributed in the debate to the law changes in 2020. I voted in favour and felt strongly about abortion being a women's choice and a health matter. MPs in both Labour and National voted against this legislation. That is their right.
At no time was I approached by colleagues with a differing view to mine to persuade me to change my vote. We were respectful of differing views and although I may not agree with theirs, I have always liked that National can have differing opinions, debate them maturely and then agree to disagree.
Luxon will not review the current law and to insinuate that he will is just playing games. As history has proven, National is not interested in social engineering.
A National government would put cost of living, the economy, law and order, education, health and the environment at the centre of all that it does.
A good leader is upfront about their own beliefs but then respectful of others. I hope that over the next 14 months or so we have a contest of ideas and debate openly the important issues that affect us all and not resort to personal petty politics.