Stardust survivor Antoinette Keegan apologises for National Party bid

She apologised to members of the public and said her principles did not align with the National Party.

Antoinette Keegan (Niall Carson/PA)

Stardust activist and survivor Antoinette Keegan has withdrawn as an election candidate for the National Party, days after launching her campaign.

Ms Keegan, 62, said the Stardust tragedy, which claimed the lives of 48 young people, would be her main campaign issue, but would also pledge to improve housing and hospitals.