Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier in face of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

Premier steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of VictoriaWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has announced her resignation as Victoria’s premier after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to contest a leadership ballot after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down. The deputy premier, Ben Carroll, also confirmed he would nominate for the Labor leadership on Monday. Continue reading...