Mr Cunliffe will formally resign in the caucus meeting, triggering the process for a new leadership contest which both he and Grant Robertson have confirmed they will contest. Mr Parker is expected to take over as acting leader until that contest is held and has ruled out running for the leadership himself.
Labour's new leadership contest
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