N. Zealand opposition chief quits


Todd Muller (centre) announced his immediate resignation as leader of the centre-right National Party citing unspecified health reasons. – EPA pic, July 14, 2020.

NEW Zealand’s opposition leader abruptly quit for health reasons today just weeks after taking the job, leaving his party in disarray with an election against Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern looming.

In a brief early-morning statement, Todd Muller announced his immediate resignation as leader of the centre-right National Party, saying “I am not the best person” for the position.


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