Labour Commits To Bringing Back Gang Patches
'In a Tamaki Makaurau byelection debate last night, Peeni Henare confirmed Labour will return to the bad old days of gangs taking over towns and frightening New Zealanders.
'This is shocking, but hardly surprising from a party so soft on crime. Labour has once again shown how out of touch they are with everyday Kiwis.
'On numerous occasions, Chris Hipkins has committed to keeping National's gang patch ban. He needs to be clear with New Zealanders – does he have any policies of his own, or is his plan dictated to him by Te Pāti Maori and the Greens?
'Banning gang patches has been an integral part of our plan to restore law and order, which we know is working. There are 28,000 fewer victims of violent crime than when we came into Government. Allowing gangs to once again behave as if they're above the law, puts all that at risk.'
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