Article 35G4Y How reluctant leader Jacinda Ardern charmed New Zealand

How reluctant leader Jacinda Ardern charmed New Zealand

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Eleanor Ainge Roy
from World news | The Guardian on (#35G4Y)

The new PM turned down the Labour top job seven times before transforming her party's fortunes with 'Jacindamania'

Less than three months ago, Jacinda Ardern, preoccupied by home renovations, said the only way she would ever lead New Zealand's Labour party would be if her entire caucus was hit by a bus and she was the "designated survivor".

Now, she finds herself about to take office as New Zealand's third female prime minister, and its youngest leader for 150 years.

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