Jacinda Ardern resigns as New Zealand prime minister - BBC News

Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister ahead of this year's election, saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to lead. 

In an emotional speech, Ardern detailed how six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll. 

New Zealand Labour Party MPs will vote to find her replacement on Sunday. 

The shock announcement comes as polling indicates the party faces a difficult path to re-election on 14 October. 

Ardern, 42, said she had taken time to consider her future over the summer break, hoping to find the heart and energy to go on in the role. 

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[senorbah]

I wish American politicians stepped down when things weren’t working instead of fighting tooth and nail for their position 😅

[AndorranStairway]

Lol meanwhile in the US, a congressman refuses to step down after lying about his resume

[leslieross]

Justin Trudeau must do the same. Canada is broken.

[davidjohns.]

Jumping ship before any accountability can be sought.

[julianmorrisco]

The paradox of leadership. Those best suited rarely want to do it, or do it for long.

[trapset]

Congratulations to the people of New Zealand!

[VPPAF]

never forget never forgive there tyranny

[christygodfrey]

Makes no difference who replaces her I'm sure davos has it decided already

[John_Wood_]

Failed her performance review at Davos and given the chop.

[nerdguy]

I think the greatest sign that somebody deserves and should be trusted for political leadership, is when they know they should step back from the role or turn it down to begin with. That kind of integrity is rare in leaders these days, and while I applaud her decision ... it is sad to see one of the few well respected world leaders step down. Godspeed to her and her country moving forward!!

[markc]

Whether you love her or hate her, or somewhere in between, you have to respect the fact that she knows when it's time to go unlike a lot of other politicians all around the World.

[SecwetGwiwer]

A lot of people here failing to comprehend why she’s widely hated in NZ.

[jamesmiller]

The wef stooge is worried for her freedom more like.

[deejay]

1. She was pushed
2. WEF / UN job came quicker than expected.

[judechukwuma]

Klaus Schwab is trying to reshuffle...

[AdamB]

Wolves flourish when good people stop working.

[chilli_soda]

This is the greatest day in New Zealand history

[donniemcleod]

I would not be so quick to brag about locking people down.

[geoffbirchall]

On record trying to create two apposing groups of people in the same country. One vaccinated and an oppressed non vaccinated population.

[rodpanhard]

Now watch as the people of NZ vote in another WEF stooge.