In breaking news …
Annette King is standing down as deputy leader of the Labour Party and Andrew Little will nominate Jacinda Ardern as deputy leader.
From the Herald:
Labour will elect a new deputy leader after Annette King decided to step down, leader Andrew Little has announced.
“Annette has been a wonderful deputy since I became leader,” Little said. “She’s tirelessly supported me and I’ve really appreciated her wise advice, humour and huge experience.
“She’s also been an excellent health spokesperson. While I wanted her to stay in that role, I accept her reasons for wanting to retire. She has been an outstanding servant of the Labour Party and worked hard for a better and fairer New Zealand. She has made a huge contribution in government, opposition and in Rongotai.
“Caucus next Tuesday will vote for a new Deputy Leader. I will be nominating Jacinda Ardern for that position. She has performed extremely well as a list MP and her resounding win in the Mt Albert byelection is further proof that she has what it takes to be my deputy,” said Little.
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