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Government Back in Session

On 2 May 2025, Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave officially ended the Easter Recess and reconvened Government for Business. Discussion took place in Cabinet to revisit various topics that were left on the table before the recess.

On 4 May 2025, the Madam Speaker, Lady Addison O’Halloran, officially returned from her extended leave of absence to re-open Parliament for the Summer Session.

Also notably, Lord Bradley, King of the Romans, returned from a period of inactivity. Upon his return a scuffle occurred in the Government Lounge between he and the Prime Minister over a personal dispute. The matter has been addressed, but one good thing has come out of the commotion. As a result, Parliament is now available for the public to view.

Lord Jonathan Resigns from all Remaining Positions

Lord Jonathan Austen, Duke of Sweetpea Valley addressed the Government with a letter stating that he has resigned from all of his remaining positions, except the following:

  • His seat on the Austenasian Senate
  • Vizier of Rushymia

The Duke will remain in contact with Government in the event of an emergency or his input is required. He leaves with his love and best wishes for the Empire and its new leaders.

The Times would like to wish Lord Jonathan a long and happy retirement to he and his lovely wife and a reminder that he will forever be loved and remembered by everyone in the Empire.

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Who is Jonathan Austen? Jonathan Austen, formerly Emperor Jonathan I Augustus, is the founder and fourth Emperor of Austenasia. He co-founded Austenasia with his family in 2008 and served for many years as Prime Minister before ascending to the throne in 2013. During his reign, Jonathan oversaw a substantial period of Austenasian expansion and development and played a major role in establishing its institutions and foreign relations. He abdicated on 29 September 2024 after more than eleven years as Emperor. Following a period of continued public service after his abdication, Jonathan resigned from his remaining government duties in 2025.
Who is Andrew Musgrave? Lord Andrew Musgrave is the Prime Minister of Austenasia and one of its longest-serving officials. He joined Austenasia in 2013 and has served as Governor of Corinium Terentium since December of that year. After holding several government positions, he became Deputy Prime Minister in February 2024 and was elected Prime Minister in September 2024. During the constitutional crisis and interregnum of 2025–26, Musgrave also served as Lord Protector and Regent to the Crown. He relinquished those powers upon the accession of Johannes Karl I Augustus in July 2026 and continues to serve as Prime Minister.