Labour Party back MP Trevor Mallard to be next parliamentary speaker

October 20, 2017
Trevor Mallard on the attack in parliament.

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has his party's backing to become the next parliamentary speaker.

It's parliament's first task to elect a speaker and the 30 year veteran is the favourite.

His party's full caucus including soon-to-be prime minister Jacinda Ardern are backing him for the job.

"Certainly I have high hopes for Mr Mallard. I think he will make an excellent speaker," Ms Ardern said on Friday.

"He does have the support and endorsement of the Labour caucus. Certainly I hope to have the [additional] support for Trevor because he'll be an excellent speaker."

Candidates for the position are nominated and a vote is held in parliament.

National's David Carter was speaker in the last parliament.

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