Bob Brown resigns as Greens leader and Senator

Bob Brown has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens. He will also resign from the Senate.

Senator Brown made the shock announcement to his Greens Party colleagues this morning.

I am sad to leave but happy to go. It is good knowing that the Greens have such a depth of talent and experience lined up for leadership – I could only dream about that a decade ago, Senator Brown said in a statement.

It is prime time to hand over the reins — via redwolf.newsvine.com