Carpenter resigned from the Lee's Summit district in July 2019, taking a $750,000 buyout, after a tenure marked by controversy over his efforts to implement equity and inclusion training for faculty.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suspended Diane Abbott, the country's longest-serving female lawmaker, on Thursday after she stood by her earlier remarks on racism which had led to a previous suspension.

Veteran MP Diane Abbott has told the BBC she believes Labour's leadership is trying to force her out, following her second suspension from the party.