He managed to win a seat later, when a special election was held after resignations opened several seats.

Mr. Shadegg's resignation will open the position of policy chairman, potentially sparking a campaign for that office.

His resignation from the office in 1271 opened the way for a Pole to be appointed.

The resignation opened a new chapter in his life.

Henderson's resignation eight months later, however, opened the way to a major overhaul of its structure and policy.

The resignation may open the way for Labor to join the government of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, but seems unlikely to affect the peace process immediately.

Van Gundy's resignation and Riley's return open a new chapter for the Heat.

The finance ministry welcomed Mr. Sommer's resignation, which it said would open the door to a new strategy for the debt-ridden company.

Mr. Taylor's resignation alone would not necessarily open a new chapter in the history of this nation of three million people.

Wyldbore-Smith resignation from the Civil Service in 1919 opened the way for a career in business.