General News 3: The secret of Jacinda Ardern’s success lies in her conservatism | Bryce Edwards

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The New Zealand prime minister’s appeal comes from adding compassion, something her rivals have been unable to emulate The biggest misconception about Jacinda Ardern is that she is a pioneering progressive or socialist. This is especially so outside New Zealand.Understandably the global media paint the prime minister as a counter to other, more rightwing or illiberal, leaders. Similarly many overseas progressive activists and intellectuals have seized on her as someone they can...

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