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Tory leadership: Nick Allen warns of ‘drawn out’ contest SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss battle to become the next Conservative leader, political commentators have warned that the rival campaigns risk fracturing party unity. As the contest intensifies, both finalists have made cruel swipes at one another's political careers and proposed policies in a bid to snatch further votes of support. However, analysts have suggested the heated debates between the two candidates risk tearing the Conservatives apart and, once seen as divided, the Government will be viewed as incompetent. Professor of politics at Royal Holloway University, Dr Nicholas Allen spoke to Express.co.uk to offer his assessment of … [Read more...] about ‘Could get quite nasty’ Truss and Sunak warned brutal clash to split Conservative Party

Nicola Sturgeon tells EU 'we will return as an independent state' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Polling in recent months has laid bare the momentum being generated by the SNP in Scotland as support for independence grows. Numerous surveys have shown support for a break from the union at above 50 percent, with one polling a Yes vote at 58 percent. The SNP look set to dominate in Scottish elections next May, which could be a major boost in Ms Sturgeon 's pursuit of independence. The Scottish Labour Party are certainly not fancied to compete, with former MP Tom Harris telling his old colleagues to "write off" the election in Edinburgh next year. Trending He described the current leader – Richard Leonard – as a … [Read more...] about SNP surge: Nicola Sturgeon’s party ‘could win EVERY seat’ in Scottish elections

Angus Robertson announces new independence referendum SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info During his speech at the Scottish National Party conference, Angus Robertson said there would be another independence referendum before 2021. Mr Robertson, who lost his seat in the general election in June, promised SNP members there would be another independence vote. He said: “There’s plenty of good practice going on around the country and we must replicate these ideas everywhere. “So can I appeal to each and every one of you at this conference, those here, those watching at home who are SNP members. SKYNEWS•SNP Angus Robertson said there would be another independence vote before 2021 Related articles … [Read more...] about ‘There will be!’ SNP deputy promises another Scottish independence vote before 2021

NIGEL FARAGE is plotting to return as head of a revamped Ukip, it was reported today. The former party leader has reportedly hatched a plan with Henry Bolton to take over for a fourth time. He wants to sweep back into power - but only once Mr Bolton has cleared out most of Ukip's senior officials, it is claimed. The Mail on Sunday reported Mr Farage could change the party's name, and turn it into a vehicle to promote hard Brexit. Next month Mr Bolton, 54, faces a vote of no confidence from Ukip members, after the party's executive committee voted to remove him as leader. He lost the support of most party officials after refusing to break off ties with his racist ex-girlfriend Jo Marney, 25. If he wins the vote, he will apparently use his mandate to reform Ukip entirely with the support of Mr Farage. Mr Bolton will then quit and hand power back to Mr Farage, who has three previous stints as party leader. He would be given a senior role in return for giving up … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage ‘is plotting ANOTHER comeback as leader of reborn Ukip once Henry Bolton goes’

Indyref2: Rifkind outlines 'fundamental flaw' in SNP's argument SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The SNP has attempted to mask its inner divisions in the hope it can achieve a second independence referendum – Ms Sturgeon still faces opposition from supporters of her predecessor, Alex Salmond. A prominent critic of the SNP leader – Jim Sillars – warned the party is in a battle between two "cults of personality" which could weaken its stronghold on Scottish politics. Mr Sillars said that the party was paying a "high price" for allowing Mr Salmond and then Nicola Sturgeon to dominate the top of the party with little external input except from a small "fan club" of advisers. Trending He added: "There are two cults … [Read more...] about SNP civil war: Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘cult of personality’ sparks divisions in party

Jacob Rees-Mogg on why he didn't run for Tory leadership SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking to fellow Tory MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies, the Brexit Opportunities Minister said that he was a great admirer of Home Secretary Priti Patel and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi. However, he felt that Foreign Secretary Liz Truss had more "momentum",a clearer vision and was "better positioned" to become Prime Minister. Related articles 'Want to keep the socialists out!' Jacob Rees Mogg blasts Starmer Jacob Rees-Mogg's massive brood and all their strange names explained The North East Somerset MP said: "I thought that to get what I want to happen in Government to get the delivery of Brexit to get … [Read more...] about GB News: Rees-Mogg suggests Brexit delivery was reason he did not stand for Tory leader

Richard Madeley was involved in a heated clash with a Tory MP on Good Morning Britain today. The presenter was hosting the show alongside Charlotte Hawkins today, where they discussed the current cost of living crisis with Conservative MP and Education Secretary James Cleverly. The government have come under fire for not helping the public enough with the cost of living crisis, after it was forecasted that average household energy bills could hit £4,266 from next year. There are likely to be more rises this year, and angry members of the public have criticised the Tories for not doing anything to help people whilst Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss battle to take Boris Johnson's job as Prime Minister. Richard and Charlotte fumed at the MP ( Image: mirror.co.uk) During the fiery debate, presenter Charlotte insisted: "That help that you’ve promised is simply not enough, is it?" Mr Cleverly went on to defend the Conservative Party, adding: "We’ve already put a support … [Read more...] about GMB’s Richard Madeley in fiery clash with Tory MP over cost of living crisis

Liz Truss outlines Conservative leadership pledges SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Angela Levin, a journalist and royal author, urged the pair to "go on holiday" as she said "they must be exhausted". Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are currently battling it out to be named as Britain's next Prime Minister. Related articles Diabetes: The cheese to reduce blood sugar and keep cholesterol at bay 'You'll fill arena with EU flags!' Sturgeon sparks Eurovision backlash The pair have been campaigning for weeks, appearing across the country in live debates. Angela Levin tweeted: "We've heard more than enough from @rushisunak and @trussliz. "They must be exhausted. "Let them go on holiday and come back … [Read more...] about Truss and Sunak urged to go on holiday ‘We’ve heard more than enough!’

EX-Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out plans to tackle the cost of living crisis including abolishing VAT on energy, which would see every household see £200 knocked off their bills. He said he was prepared to find up to £10 billion to soften the impact of this October’s price rise on top of the support announced by the Government in May. Mr Sunak attacked rival PM hopeful Liz Truss for her refusal to set out detailed plans beyond cutting green levies. He told The Times: “You can’t heat your home with hope." Rishi's plan comes as fresh analysis predicted that energy bills could top £5,000 next year, more than £200 above previous estimates. Ms Truss has insisted detailed plans must wait until an emergency budget next month - but her camp has acknowledged she will need to give direct support to the poorest households. Rishi previously said: "This winter is going to be extremely tough for families up and down the country, and there is no doubt in my mind that more … [Read more...] about Brits would see £200 slashed from energy bills a year under Rishi Sunak’s plans to cancel out price rises

NURSE strikes are inevitable unless the government offers NHS staff more cash, the UK’s top union has warned. Early ballot results from the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland show nine out of 10 members voted to reject ministers’ pay rise offer. The RCN said turnout was “really high” at 60 per cent and “the majority” are ready to strike. It is a clear warning that a historic walkout could go ahead after nurses in England and Wales vote in September. Union bosses , who are rallying members to back a strike, want a pay rise of at least 16.8 per cent – up from Whitehall’s current offer of around five per cent. General secretary Pat Cullen said: “This is the clearest signal yet that industrial action is on the cards this year. Read More on NHS nurses strike call Nurses are threatening to strike during the flu-crisis winter months if their salary cap isn't 'genuinely lifted' A NEW LOW NHS facing ‘unprecedented’ … [Read more...] about Nurse strikes are inevitable unless the government offers NHS staff more cash, warns union