Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister after cabinet revolt
dailyrecord.co.ukJustin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister of Canada after just under a decade in power.Trudeau announced his resignation this afternoon from outside his home at Rideau Cottage, near the Canadian capital Ottawa.
After his top minister abruptly quit and criticised his handling of the budget, the 53-year-old leader faced growing calls to step down from within his own party, reports the Mirror.He told reporters that after conversations with his family, he had taken the "difficult" decision to quit as leader of the Liberal Party.
Trudeau said "internal battles" meant he "cannot be the best option" for his party in the country's next election.Until elections are held, his party will now need to choose an interim prime minister to lead the country.
The next federal election in Canada to elect MPs to the House of Commons must be held before October 30 this year, but could be called sooner by the next prime minister.
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