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Sunday 9 November 2008

Night to savour for National supporters (Bye Bye Helen C)

Miss Clark announced she was standing down as Labour leader last night after losing yesterday's election, though she intended staying on as the MP for Mt Albert for now.

Prime Minister-elect John Key says he would be happy for his predecessor Helen Clark to take a role on the international stage if that is what she wanted.

Mr Key told journalists today there was a historic precedent for former prime ministers to take on an international role in order to use their abilities after their time in Parliament ceased.

"That would be something that clearly we could discuss in the future, but I wouldn't rule it out," Mr Key said.

"I think most New Zealanders would recognise the enormous service that Helen Clark has done." (Source: News.Yahoo.Com)