Jacinda Ardern’s resignation this week has prompted much speculation. Some have questioned whether her decision could be related to recent polling, which suggested New Zealand’s Labour party would have to work very hard towards relection in October. While others have noted how public opinion of Ardern has “soured” in recent months, or claimed that she “knew her time was up”.
The BBC even dared to ask “Can women have it all?” in response to her comments about resigning to spend time with her family, a question which is rarely, if ever, posed to a male politician if he resigns. The article has received backlash.
