Stefan Löfven steps down as Sweden’s PM after seven years

Leader of Social Democratic party recently became first Swedish leader ever to lose a motion in parliament

Stefan Lofven said on Sunday that he will step down as Swedish prime minister and head of the Social Democratic party in November, after seven years in power.

The unexpected announcement - made during his annual summer speech - came before next year's general election and after Lofven in June became the first Swedish leader ever to lose a motion in parliament.