The crisis is deepening for FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem after it was confirmed that Natalie Robyn had left her position as chief executive officer of the organisation after just 18 months in the role. Robyn, 40, has become the fourth prominent senior
Monty Panesar has quit George Galloway’s party just one week after being unveiled as a candidate. The former England cricketer was due to contest the Ealing Southall constituency in west London, which is currently held by Labour. But in a series of
John Swinney is tipped to become Scotland’s next first minister after Graeme McCormick pulled out of the SNP leadership race. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking
The Dowager Duchess of Bedford has quit Britain and taken citizenship in New Zealand, according to reports. Henrietta Russell, Duchess of Bedford, 84, also said swearing allegiance to King Charles was a “rather pleasant” experience. She told The New Zealand Herald: “I
JK Rowling (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Humza Yousaf’s had an April from hell as he finally bit the bullet and resigned as first minister, making him the second shortest-serving politician in that role. From rolling back on climate targets, to the
A Tory MP and former health minister has defected to Labour in a huge blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Dr Dan Poulter, a working medic, has quit Rishi Sunak’s party saying it is “failing” on the NHS. Wes Streeting said on
Energy Minister Graham Stuart has become the latest Tory to step down from a Government role, adding to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s woes as a Tory exodus looms ahead of the general election. After eight years on the frontbench, Graham Stuart announced
William Wragg has resigned the Conservative party whip days after admitting to giving out fellow MPs personal phone numbers to someone he met on a dating app. The Tory MP for Hazel Grove will now sit as an independent in the house
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is stepping down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party “with immediate effect” after the DUP said he had been charged with allegations of a historical nature. In a statement the DUP said: “The Party Chairman has received a
The rector of Liverpool has quit the Church of England saying it “perpetuates bias against sections of society”. Canon Dr Crispin Pailing held the role for a decade. But has left citing “race, gender and sexuality discrimination”. He has been a vocal