#political-resignations tag

Europe is confronting its Epstein shame. Trump wants to move on.

Case in point: Downing Street is racking up empty desks after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's director of communications and chief of staff departed amid a firestorm over Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. due to his Epstein links. Earlier this month, London's Metropolitan Police announced an investigation into a former government minister over alleged misconduct tied to the Epstein files.

UK news

London politics

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

Prince William, Princess Catherine 'deeply concerned' by Epstein revelations

Prince William and Princess Catherine expressed deep concern as new Epstein documents link Jeffrey Epstein to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and prompt high-level resignations.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.dw.com

2 months ago

Hate, threats force more and more women out of public life DW 12/03/2025

Female politicians across Europe increasingly face hate, threats, and harassment, prompting self-censorship, resignations, and withdrawal from public life.

History

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Today in History: November 21, Navy intelligence analyst accused of spying for Israel

November 21 marks varied historical events including espionage arrests, political resignations, deadly attacks and disasters, infrastructure openings, and high-profile criminal sentences.

US politics

fromAdvocate.com

4 months ago

The fall of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the questions around his resignation

Sudden political resignations often mask scandal-driven exits and lead to low-profile, less visible roles rather than expected high-level private-sector career moves.

US politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

The six Labour MPs who have left Keir Starmer's government since election

Multiple MPs have resigned from Keir Starmer's government since Labour's victory in 2024 due to various controversies and disagreements.