Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run

Written By Shay Alford

BBC - Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

Shay Alford
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