Weiner kept to the sidelines of
politics after his resignation, but rumors began circulating in early 2013 that he was seriously considering a mayoral bid.
Not exact matches
His move is widely derided as a kamikaze mission for forcing 49 Labour MPs to rebel so soon, many reluctantly compelled to traipse into the division lobby
after promising constituents to champion the Remain cause, with the ploy angrily denounced as suicide
politics when the stand mustered a mere 101 MPs and precipitated a frontbench
resignation and dismissals.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is likely to tap LG Tina Smith to replace Franken
after his
resignation, which would set off a cascade of job openings and reshape Minnesota
politics.
The proposals come
after revelations of sexual harassment by prominent figures in media,
politics and other industries that have led to a spate of
resignations and firings.
Nicol's
resignation took many in Scottish
politics by surprise, and came only four days
after the
resignation of the former leader of Labour in the Scottish Parliament, Wendy Alexander.
They spoke to Giles Dilnot on the Daily
Politics, hours
after Mrs Miller announced her
resignation.
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke changed his mind about doing a live interview for BBC Two's Daily
Politics after he saw Ed Miliband call for his
resignation during Prime Minister's Questions.