Political resignations stories

Jul 23, 2026

India's education minister resigns after mass 'Cockroach' youth protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following weeks of nationwide protests led by the youth-driven Cockroach Janta Party movement demanding accountability over exam paper leaks that have undermined the country's university testing system.

Jul 23, 202617 sources

Jun 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Less Than Two Years in Office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and PM on Monday, ending his tenure less than two years after winning a landslide election in 2024. His departure follows corruption allegations, policy reversals, and a leadership challenge from Labour MP Andy Burnham.

Jun 22, 20266 sources