Daniel Andrews resigns as premier of Victoria

Labor's longest-serving premier in the state made the announcement at a snap press conference on Tuesday

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Daniel Andrews has announced his resignation as the Victorian premier, after nearly nine years in office.

The announcement was made at a snap press conference outside parliament on Tuesday and comes after prolonged media speculation about his future.