Jacinda Ardern shocks the world and resigns as New Zealand Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern choked back tears as she announced her resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister in an emotional press conference.
Her resignation will take effect on February 7.
‘I am human. Politicians are people. We give everything we can while we can – and then it’s time. And for me, it’s about time,” she said.
“I know what this job requires. And I know I don’t have enough left in the tank to do it justice.”
Ms Ardern shared a message with her partner Clarke Gayford, saying: “Let’s finally get married”.
She is stepping down at just 42, having become Chair just over five years ago on 26 October 2017, and was New Zealand’s youngest-ever Chair.
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