Corby MP Louise Mensch leaves with bizarre tradition
Outgoing Conservative MP Louise Mensch has ended her parliamentary career with a bizarre tradition.
As MPs cannot resign, Mrs Mensch had to accept a "paid office of the crown" - a new position which then disqualified her from membership of the Commons.
She has now been appointed as Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead, a position with no actual responsibilities.
The position's previous occupier was Labour's Sir Peter Soulsby, now Mayor of Leicester.
Louise Mensch's resignation letter in full
The resignation letter of Louise Mensch MP in full and the response from Prime Minister David Cameron
Louise Mensch quits as MP
Louise Mensch is to resign as MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire.