Bill English

ModernPoliticianNew Zealand1961 — ?

NZ National PM who succeeded Key.

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Quick Facts

Born

1961

Country

New Zealand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score40.7

Bill English — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Served as Minister of Finance under John KeyPolitical Action◆ Major

English served as Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2016 in the Fifth National Government. He oversaw the government's response to the Global Financial Crisis, including stimulus spending and a return to budget surpluses by 2015.

New ZealandFinanceEconomic Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2016 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of New ZealandPolitical Action◆ Major

Bill English succeeded John Key as Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016, after Key's surprise resignation. English took over a National Party government that had been in power since 2008.

New ZealandNational PartySuccession

Impact: national

2017 AD

Led National Party to victory in 2017 election but lost coalition negotiationsPolitical Action◆ Major

English led National to win the most seats (56) in the 2017 general election, but failed to secure enough support from minor parties to form a government. Labour formed a coalition with New Zealand First and the Greens, ending National's nine-year rule.

New ZealandElectionCoalition

Impact: nationaldestructive

2018 AD

Resigned as National Party leaderPolitical Action

After losing the 2017 election and being unable to form a government, English resigned as leader of the National Party in February 2018. He was succeeded by Simon Bridges.

New ZealandNational PartyResignation

Impact: national