Mike Hosking gives his views on the political career of David Cunliffe. 

While Cunliffe was an incredibly effective Minister of Telecommunications, Hosking says he was less impressive as Minister of Health, and a disastrous leader of the opposition.

He was unable to bring his party into line, and was hamstrung by the 'ABC' faction - Anyone But Cunliffe. 

Hosking also questions whether the timing of the departure is to avoid a by-election in New Lynn, with the Mt Roskill by-election looking like a tougher than expected fight for Labour. 

Listen to Mike Hosking's comments above