PM English names Sept. 23 for 2017 general election

PM English names Sept. 23 for 2017 general election
Paul McBeth
Feb. 1 (BusinessDesk) - Prime Minister Bill English says the general election will be held on Sept. 23 this year, confirming speculation it was the most likely date.  English continued the practice established by predecessor John Key, who believed the public favoured certainty over the election date rather than the tradition of the ruling party keeping the date close to its chest to keep opposition parties guessing.  On confidence and supply, he said his preference is to work with current partners - Act, United Future and the Maori Party....