Prices Of Food Rise 30 P.c.—mr Mclay (Press, 8 June 1985)
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Summary: Prices Of Food Rise 30 P.c.—mr Mclay (Press, 8 June 1985)
On 8 June 1985, a dynamic public meeting in Auckland featured the Leader of the Opposition, Mr McLay, who took to the stage to critique Prime Minister Mr Lange and highlight the rising costs of food items. During his address, Mr McLay produced a string of sausages from a grocery bag to illustrate his point that the prices cited by Labour MP Mrs Anne Hercus in her “shopping basket” had escalated by 30 per cent in the past 11 months. He suggested that this steep price increase was a reason for her avoidance of supermarkets. Mr McLay further launched into a critique of Mr Lange, revealing copies of the Prime Minister’s replies to two taxpayers. One taxpayer received a response insinuating that their medical condition involved "mixing of colours and capitals in bizarre rambling." Another message, from a Labour supporter questioning the wisdom of their voting decision, ended with Mr Lange affirming the individual’s self-assessment by noting that they "appear a fool." The meeting was not without its disruptions, as Mr McLay faced opposition from a group of young supporters advocating for homosexual law reform, along with several Labour hecklers. The atmosphere became particularly rowdy, leading to the police escorting one man and one woman from the hall, though no arrests were made. Despite the interruptions, Mr McLay received considerable support from the mostly middle-aged audience of around 300 attendees. They expressed approval with applause when he spoke against the national superannuation tax and offered a standing ovation when he vowed that a National Government would dismantle any laws enforcing compulsory unionism. This outcome indicated a strong backing for his policies among the audience present, contrasting sharply with the heckling he encountered during the meeting.
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