There's been a fair amount of speculation as to whether or not Jacinda Ardern will quit her role as Prime Minister before the 2023 election.

There's no official word as to whether or not Jacinda Ardern will step down, but it's generated plenty of discussion.

Barry Soper, political editor, joined us today to point out that it may be bold to officially state that Jacinda Ardern will quit, but it's not out of the realm of possibility ahead of the 2023 election.

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