National leader Judith Collins has just announced her new shadow cabinet.

She will be the Minister of National Security.

Gerry Brownlee will be Minister for the SIS, GCSB and Covid recovery.

Paul Goldsmith will retain the finance portfolio.

Simon Bridges will be Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice.

Shane Reti had already been confirmed as Minister of Health - and Nicola Willis has been given Nikki Kaye's education portfolio.

Listen to the audio above as Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joins Kerre McIvor to share his thoughts on the cabinet reshuffle.

 

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