NationStates Jolt Archive

The following is from a famous political newspaper, the Harrogate Inquisitor:

The Right Honourable Arthur Rockingham Resigns

Today, one of the most prominent and controversial political figures in Cotenshire’s politics, Arthur Rockingham, the Lord Chancellor, resigned. Rockingham, who has been under increasing pressure to resign from Parliament and his own Conservative Party, finally made the decision today after the King himself also voiced disapproval for Rockingham’s job.

The Conservative Party has been angry with Rockingham for his actions over the last year, which have not followed the party’s wishes. The Parliament, which is Conservative dominated, has also disapproved of Rockingham for not backing Parliament passed laws. Most recently, the King, who has had many issues in the past over Rockingham’s foreign policy, was angered at Rockingham’s comments that have alienated officials of the Constitutional Monarchy of Maraque.

Following his announcement of resignation, Rockingham told a representative of the Inquisitor that “irreconcilable differences have pervaded my relationship with the King. Since it is apparent that not even he wants me in office anymore, I felt it would be only noble to resign.”

The King is reported to have said that while it is regrettable that such a talented minister will be lost, it would probably be for the best of the political system as a whole. His Majesty has also announced that Rockingham will be rewarded for his nine years of service as Lord Chancellor with a vast estate in the north.

Not all of the reactions to Rockingham have been so noble and generous, however. This morning, arson was attempted on the grounds of Rockingham’s residence. It is also rumored that a passing legislator spat upon Rockingham

Not much is known about who His Majesty will ask to step up and fill the position. Lord Simon Fitzbreton is speculated to be one of the forerunners. We also know to be considered is the Rt Hon. Howard Saxmundham, the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Rockingham has stated that his last day in office will be in one week.

It is with much sadness that we see Mr. Rockingham resign from his position in Cotenshire and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Ministeress of State, Loren Hiles

The King has met with members of the Parliament, various Lords and aristocrats from across the land, and party affiliates to find the most trustworthy candidate for the position. He has said that he is expecting to announce a decision soon.

Today, the King asked Jan Sebastien, the Conservative Party Chairman, to step up as the Lord Chancellor. Sebastien quickly obeyed. This is not a surprising choice, as it will most likely avoid further conflicts between the Lord Chancellor and the Conservative Party.

The Royale Group, plc. extends its deepest wishes for good luck to the former High Chancellor.

Signed,
Vincent Ontario
Director of the Ministry for Extending Wishes

To the Royal Group, plc.

I have conversed with the King thoroughly about foreign relations since my entering of this office. He has told me about a dispute over a supposed diplomatic scandal that he keeps fussing to you about, and has told me to tell you that His Majesty is sorry for his belligerent attitude, and that incidents and misunderstandings of that magnitude should not trouble us.

The King has also voiced his interest in the Royal Group opening a small corporate branch in the Salisburgic Dominion.

Signed,
The Rt Hon. Jan Sebastien, Lord Chancellor



The King found out about his new Lord Chancellor’s message to British Londinium during a meeting of his court when a minister briefly mentioned it.

“Jan said what?”

The King was the most furious that anyone had ever seen him. He obviously still wanted an apology from British Londinium. The King ordered everyone out of the dining room except for the Lord Chancellor.

The doors were shut, and the crowd outside them could hear the two screaming at each other. There was several loud bangs and it seemed as if the situation had turned violent, but no one dared to enter and be the new recipient of the King’s fury.

Finally, the doors were opened, and the King stumbled out, red in the face. Inside, the chairs were busted up, shattered china lay throughout the room, and Jan sat in a chair with a bleeding cut on his forehead. The Lord Chancellor had won the argument. The King had agreed reconcile with British Londinium.