Mike Rann

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Kiwi power plays: the Ardern ascendancy

An extraordinary turnaround in political fortunes will see New Zealand Labour leader Jacinda Ardern become the country’s new prime minister – and she should not be under-estimated, writes former SA premier Mike Rann.

"Jacindamania" revives Labour, whatever the poll result: Rann

NZ Labour’s revival under a charismatic young leader might not be quite enough to win them government this time, but the end is in sight for the long period of conservative rule across the ditch, writes Mike Rann.

Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to make a statement after the most recent terrorist attack in London. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Rann on UK election: No coronation for May

Whatever happens in this week’s UK election, the shine has come off Theresa May’s leadership, writes former South Australian Premier Mike Rann.

Europe's political centre fights back

Emmanuel Macron’s win in the French presidential election gives hope to centrist politicians across Europe, but the populist challenge is far from over, writes former South Australian Premier Mike Rann.

Rann on Bannon: A leader of calm decency and courage

As John Bannon is farewelled at a state funeral today, fellow former Labor Premier and long-term colleague and friend Mike Rann writes for InDaily about Bannon’s character and legacy.

Rann: Whitlam exorcised Labor's shame