Ball rarely, if ever, took a public role in politics.
He resigned from government services to take an active part in politics.
I do not want to take part in too much politics.
He withdrew from taking an active role in politics and never joined another party.
He continued to take an active interest in English politics.
He at the same time took a prominent part in politics.
Theoretically at least, the way was opened for them to take part in politics.
He took no further part in politics, returning to his original trade of house painting.
He has also taken more direct roles in presidential politics.
Far too few women are taking part in politics at the moment.