Monday, December 05, 2016

#NEWZEALAND: PM John Key Announces Resignation, Cites Family And Personal Sacrifices

[world politics news]


John Key is resigning as Prime Minister of New Zealand. Key made the announcement at his weekly press conference this afternoon. Key, his voice shaking with emotion, cited family as the reason. "This is the hardest decision I've ever made and I don't know what I'll do next." He said the job had required great sacrifices, "from those who are dearest to me." The National Party will meet Dec. 12 to choose a new leader, who will become prime minister.

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