Jacinda Ardern’s sudden resignation as prime minister has made headlines not just in Aotearoa, but world-wide.
The 42-year-old on Thursday said she would step down no later than 7 February, after five-and-a-half years in the top job. She promised to stay as MP for Mt Albert until April, to avoid a by-election ahead of the general election in October.
The news quickly rose to the top of the Guardian website’s front page, and the UK paper called it a “shock announcement”.
The New York Times highlighted Ardern’s strong reactions as she fronted media to make the announcement: “In a tearful announcement in the New Zealand city of Napier … she said she did not feel emotionally equipped to complete another term…”
The Daily Mail said Ardern’s decision had “shocked the world”, but managed to find a place in its headline for her promise to finally wed long-time fiance, Clarke Gayford.
Australia’s ABC also went with the word “shock”, and focused on how Ardern struggled to hold back tears during the announcement.
Her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese said on Twitter she had “shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength”.
R&I ~ MJM
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