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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister following Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation

Mr Hipkins becomes the new prime minister of New Zealand in a ceremony days after he is elected Labour Party leader to replace Jacinda Ardern.

ABC News

Ardern's exit and the persistence of other politicians

'All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs," wrote British politician Enoch Powell half a century ago -- and then proceeded to demonstrate the truth of this proposition in his…

Bangkok Post

Keir needs to face facts: The Labour Party has a serious woman problem

Rosie Duffield, a survivor of domestic abuse and the current MP for Canterbury, a seat she won for Labour from the Tories in 2017, has described being in the Labour Party as akin to an abusive relationship. She wrote: “When I come home at night, I feel low-level trauma at…

Evening Standard

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Jacinda Ardern’s three words of advice for her successor

Outgoing New Zealand prime minister offers wisdom at her last public event

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says Labour has let down trans row MP Rosie Duffield

Harry Potter author speaks out after Duffield compares being in Labour to ‘abusive relationship’

The Independent UK

UK PM orders investigation into party chairman’s tax affairs

Rishi Sunak says ‘questions need answering’ over fellow Conservative Party politician Nadhim Zahawi’s dealings.

Al Jazeera

Labour must discuss gender with ‘respect’, says Keir Starmer

Rosie Duffield had said she felt ostracised by the party because of her views on gender reforms

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Starmer calls for tolerance in trans debate after Rosie Duffield’s complaint

Labour MP and gender critic Rosie Duffield compared being in the party to an ‘abusive relationship’.

The Independent UK

Davos Man Starmer wants Labour to look like it means business

Under pressure, politicians can give answers that reveal more than they think. In two quick-fire responses to Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in their News Agents podcast, Sir Keir Starmer told a story about his leadership of the Labour Party. The two answers he gave were Piers Morgan and Davos,…

Evening Standard

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

WEKU

Boris Johnson reported to watchdog as 'quagmire of sleaze' surrounds former PM

THE Labour Party have reported former prime minister Boris Johnson to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

The National (Scotland)

Nigeria's 2023 presidential election: 10 factors that could affect the outcome

As Nigerians inch closer to the February 2023 presidential election, the seventh since the current wave of liberal democracy formally started in 1999, there are at least 10 key issues that are likely to drive and determine the outcome. Political scientist, Jideofor Adibe, explores them all.

The Conversation

Chris Hipkins formally elected new New Zealand Labour leader, replacing outgoing prime minister Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern hands over the NZ Labour leadership to Chris Hipkins in an emotional caucus meeting that saw Mr Hipkins officially endorsed to become the country's next prime minister.

ABC News

New Zealand's ruling party confirms Hipkins as new prime minister - Radio New Zealand

New Zealand's ruling Labour Party selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and prime minister in a meeting on Sunday, Radio New Zealand reported.

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New Zealand chooses 'Chippy' Hipkins to replace charismatic Ardern

New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose former COVID minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the next prime minister of the country.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins promises focus on 'bread and butter issues'

Labour Party MPs gathered in Wellington to vote on Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as party leader and Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

Labour urges probe of claim BBC chair ‘helped secure £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson’

A distant cousin of Johnson was the guarantor of the credit facility

The Independent UK

Labour urges probe of claim BBC chair ‘helped Johnson arrange guarantee on loan’

The party has written to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg.

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If you ever doubt the hateful effects of Tory migrant policy, go to Calais and see what I’ve seen

The French create the terror and squalor in refugee camps – and UK ministers pay them to do it, says former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn

WEKU

Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister

The 44-year-old education minister must still garner an endorsement Sunday from his Labour Party colleagues. He would replace Jacinda Ardern, who shocked the nation when she announced her resignation.

Reuters

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's prime minister, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

Tribune News Service

Chris Hipkins named to succeed Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party said Chris Hipkins is the sole nominee to succeed outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern, all but confirming he will become the nation’s next prime minister.

Evening Standard

New Zealand’s new PM to be revealed as Labour replace Jacinda Ardern

Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s next prime minister after emerging as the only candidate nominated to lead the Labour Party, the party said on Saturday.

Newsroom.co.nz

Who is new PM Chris Hipkins?

He's set to replace Jacinda Ardern as the new leader of the country, but what do we know about Chris Hipkins?

Reuters

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

Chris Hipkins, who played a significant role in New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after emerging on Saturday as the only candidate to lead the ruling Labour Party.

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