Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier ahead of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll
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Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian premier after being told by a group of MPs that she no longer had the support of caucus. The resignation comes four months before the state election, following a turbulent 48 hours within the Labor party. Deputy Premier Ben Carroll has confirmed he will nominate for the leadership, and Allan expressed unqualified support for him. The leadership change marks a significant shift in Victorian politics ahead of the upcoming election.
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Jacinta Allan resigned as premier after being told she lost caucus support.
Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian premier.
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Allan said her deputy has her 'unqualified support'.
The Guardian- Jacinta Allan resigned as premier after being told she lost caucus support.
- She initially vowed to challenge but then stood down.
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Loaded language removed<p>Premier announces she is stepping down from the top job ahead of expected spill, says her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ </p><p>The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after an eventful 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.</p><p>Allan on Monday had said she would challenge for the leadership after a…</p>
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Allan said her deputy has her 'unqualified support'.
The GuardianJacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian premier.
The GuardianAllan announced her resignation after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor.
The GuardianAllan had vowed to challenge for the leadership on Monday.
The GuardianBen Carroll will nominate for the Labor leadership.
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