Councillor Sam Gould resigns after indecent exposure conviction

Sam Gould, a 33-year-old Labour councillor and former aide to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, has resigned after being convicted of indecent exposure. He pleaded guilty to exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl. Gould initially refused to step down after his conviction, causing concern among council leaders. Following pressure from Streeting, who expressed shock at the incident, Gould resigned from his position. New government plans will allow for the immediate removal of convicted sex offenders from elected office. Gould is currently out on bail and will be sentenced on April 7.