Election 2026: Willie Jackson appears unaware of capital gains tax policy detail, repeatedly defers to party’s finance spokeswoman

Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·10 Sep, 2026 10:57 PM5 mins to read‌The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a 'misleading' National Party attack ad on Labour tax policy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYSenior Labour MP Willie Jackson appears unaware of the details of his own party’s tax policy, evading questions over whether the proposed capital gains tax would impact businesses. Appearing on Ryan Bridge TODAY, the fourth-ranked Labour MP deferred to the party’s finance spokeswoman, Barbara Edmonds, on questions over whether