Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is leaving Parliament after 35 years.

The Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle today will see Mallard step down in August for a diplomatic post in Europe.

Former Labour Party president Mike Williams told Heather du Plessis-Allan Mallard is ready for a new role.

“He looked weary to me. I saw him in Parliament a couple of months ago, he really looked like he wasn’t enjoying it anymore and I suspected then that he was going.”

Meanwhile, Immigration, Broadcasting and Justice Minister Kris Faafoi will also leave Parliament to spend time with his family and Poto Williams will be changed out of her Police portfolio.

Williams says Poto is known for a soft, warm personality.

“I don't think that is appropriate for Police, particularly the way it's developed. When things are quiet, maybe that works.”

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