Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Yesterday's minor cabinet shuffle became a major one after two resignations.Trevor Mallard steps down as speaker, much to everyone’s relief. Laughingly one of the least diplomatic members of Parliament is moving into a diplomatic position in Europe.  Cynics, like ACT, have suggested that it’s so he can get a knighthood before the Government changes at the next election.Meanwhile, Kris Faa’foi steps down to spend more time with his family. Cynics would say he checked out a while back and I think that’s true. Immigration in particular has been bogged down and needs a strong hand to whip it back into action and Kris wasn’t that man.I wish he’d admitted his priorities earlier but he goes with my support and good wishes.So those two big moves gave the Prime Minister the chance to attack some glaring weaknesses.Most notably, Poto Williams, who loses Police to Chris Hipkins.Poto Williams was immensely unsuited to the Police role. She lacked confidence and the ability to speak straight.  Like many in Labour’s caucus