He became leader of the National Party (again) when John Key stepped down as Prime Minister in late 2016, leaving his long-time deputy to take over the reins. Watch Queue Queue Trouvez la perfection en matière de photos et images d'actualité de National Party Bill English sur Getty Images. Téléchargez des images premium que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs. This is Bill English's second election as leader of the National Party, but his first as incumbent Prime Minister. New Zealand-'s ruling National Party appointed the experienced Bill English as the country-'s new prime minister following last week-'s shock resignation of his popular predecessor John Key.

HIs wife Mary and sons were also there. READ MORE: * Live: Bill English resigns as National Party leader * Truth or fable: Fact-checking Bill English's big speech * Bill English's warning to … #LetsDoThis. “New Zealand's ruling National Party appointed Bill English as the country's new prime minister on Monday following last week's shock resignation of his predecessor John Key,” as reported in an article in The Telegraph. Simon Bridges became National Party leader after former Prime Minister Bill English stepped down. This video is unavailable. Bill English has stepped down as National Party leader. Bill English said he looked forward to leading the country in a statement to the press today.

Paula Bennett was named as deputy prime minister. National Party leader Bill English with wife Mary and around 300 people walk up Queen st. with crosses in memory for homicide victims during the Sensible Sentencing march from the bottom of Queen... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Bills are introduced in either the House of Commons or House of Lords for examination, discussion and amendment. A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for debate before Parliament. Share, to keep Bill honest! English made the announcement at a press conference at Parliament with many MPs standing behind him. The National Party was heavily defeated in the 2002 election, receiving only 20.9% of the party vote – the party's worst-ever election result. See how it unfolded here. Following the fallout a leadership coup against the incumbent Bill English was launched by Don Brash , another of the 2002 recruits, in October 2003. Bill English has resigned as the leader of the National Party, effective 27 February.

Bill English is officially the leader of the National Party after being voted in by his colleagues at a Caucus meeting in Parliament today.