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Who did David Lange succeed as leader of the Labour Party?

  • Bill Rowling

  • Robert Muldoon

  • Geoffrey Palmer

  • Helen Clark

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Bill Rowling, the previous leader of the Labour Party, stepped down in 1983, paving the way for David Lange to take over as leader. Lange's leadership marked a significant shift in the party's direction, as he embraced a more progressive and anti-nuclear stance, which resonated with the electorate and led to Labour's victory in the 1984 general election.
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