New Zealand PM John Key announces shock resignation

‘The prime minister of New Zealand, John Key, has announced his resignation in a shock move that means the center-right National Party will have a new leader heading into next year’s general election.
Key, who has been in office since 2008, and National Party leader since 2006, said he would step down on December 12 when a caucus will vote for his replacement.
There had been much speculation earlier with the announcement of an unexpected news conference, with some suggesting that a Cabinet reshuffle could be in the cards.’
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