Resignation
Haris Mamoulakis, elected as Heraklion MP with SYRIZA and independent for several months before this week, submitted his resignation from the seat early on Monday, 19 October, according to most of the reports. NewsIT dated the move to 18 October, so the two dates differ across the coverage. He announced it in a video posted to his YouTube channel and in a written statement that several Greek outlets reproduced in full.
I have just submitted my resignation from the office of Heraklion MP.
Political direction
Skai.gr reported that Mamoulakis is heading to ELAS, the party led by Alexis Tsipras. Iefimerida gave the same destination, citing information it had received rather than an announcement from Mamoulakis. None of the articles reports a formal membership, and his statement does not name a party.
His statement
Mamoulakis thanked voters for their trust and support over the years. He wrote that a cycle had closed, but that his commitment to his home region and its people had not changed.
A cycle has closed. My devotion to my home region and its people remains unchanged.
He said he remains on the front line of the political battle and is fully aware of the difficulties of the new era ahead. He closed by saying he continues with the future of his region and country as his sole guide.