Jacinda Ardern has stepped down as the prime minister of New Zealand
The 42-year-old said almost six "challenging" years in the job had taken its toll.
Her resignation will come into effect on Sunday if the Labour Party can elect her replacement or on February 7 if it is drawn out. Speaking in an emotional press conference, Ms Ardern said she hoped to find the energy to stay over the Christmas break but had not been able to do that. "I am human. Politicians are human. We give all we can for as long as we can - and then it's time. And for me, it's time," she said."I am leaving because with such a privileged job comes a big responsibility.Read more:
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