Goff to step down

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Sun, 27 Nov 2011 5:11p.m.

Phil Goff

Phil Goff

By Rebecca Wright

Phil Goff is set to announce his resignation as Labour leader on Tuesday but no one is yet sure when that will take effect.

Mr Goff led Labour to its lowest result in the party's 95 year history.

He is expected to stand down on Tuesday and two camps are now emerging for the leadership:

In one camp is David Cunliffe and Lianne Dalziel, and in the other, David Parker and Grant Robertson.

With Kelvin Davis, Carmel Sepuloni, Stuart Nash, Steve Chadwick, Rick Barker and Carol Beaumont all losing their places last night the Labour caucus will be six MPs lighter when it returns to Wellington on Tuesday.

And while the party clearly has work to do, Mr Goff is philosophical.

“I knew when I took over the leadership in 2008 that it had been more than three decades since there had been a one-term government but this is a party that I believe in and it’s a privilege to lead it,” he says.

Unfortunately for Mr Goff it looks like that privilege is about to end.

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29 Nov 2011 12:28a.m.

bad apple wrote:

Goff must be feeling: my words are useless, sadly it only leaves me exhausted. And i'd rather live my days feeling nothing

28 Nov 2011 12:53p.m.

Johanna wrote:

The Labour List needs attention. No way should we be seeing Kelvin Davis and Steve Chadwick on their way. The message is that they need to beef up with a stronger lineup next time. They need to throw energy at Education, Health and Social Welfare policies to get anywhere.

28 Nov 2011 01:41a.m.

matty wrote:

Good on you Goff. You seem to be a bloody nice guy, and a great 'behind the scenes' politician. Dedicated and hard working... The fact that I don't agree with any of your policy won't stop me liking ya...

27 Nov 2011 10:19p.m.

Ave wrote:

You can be very proud of the election campaign that you ran. You showed what an amazing knowledge you had and you were strong, consistent and an excellent public speaker.

27 Nov 2011 09:53p.m.

steve chivers wrote:

Glad he saw the light.....must give him some credit don't you think!

27 Nov 2011 09:26p.m.

Dave wrote:

Ithink now is the time to grab a new broom and start sweeping away the old and encourage the new, labour is a well beaten party ,but if winston can still collect a paycheck there has to be hope for the future for labour

27 Nov 2011 08:09p.m.

eddie wrote:

3yrs too late!...pity, BEST opposition leader national could hope for, lets see what other loser is ready to take on the national machine!

27 Nov 2011 08:08p.m.

Mat wrote:

Good on you Phil. You lead well, knowing that history was against you, especially following the long Labour term in power previous to this government. A well fought campaign, you deserve respect for sticking to your guns and being a straight shooter all the way.