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Who did Bill English replace as National Party leader in 2001?

  • John Key

  • Jenny Shipley

  • Don Brash

  • Simon Bridges

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Jenny Shipley was replaced as National Party leader by Bill English in 2001. Shipley had been the first woman to hold the position, but her leadership was marked by controversies and declining popularity. English, who had served as Deputy Prime Minister under Shipley, was seen as a more stable and experienced figure, and he led the National Party to victory in the 2002 general election.
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