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Martin Sheen played fictional President Josiah Bartlet in The West Wing.

Ash Regan statement uses almost exactly the same words as speech from West Wing

Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Braverman's rhetoric on immigration is dangerous populism – Scotsman comment

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire
'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

Despite the potential dangers of rugby, many people want to play it (Picture: David Neilson/Getty Images)
Despite the potential dangers of rugby, many people want to play it (Picture: David Neilson/Getty Images)

Medical advice should not automatically become 'nannying' government policy

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a march by the People's Vote organisation in central London on October 19, 2019, calling for a final say in a second referendum on Brexit. - Thousands of people march to parliament calling for a "People's Vote", with an option to reverse Brexit as MPs hold a debate on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a march by the People's Vote organisation in central London on October 19, 2019, calling for a final say in a second referendum on Brexit. - Thousands of people march to parliament calling for a "People's Vote", with an option to reverse Brexit as MPs hold a debate on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. (Photo by Niklas HALLE'N / AFP) (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson and Brexit still haunt a Tory party unsure what it believes

SNP supporters were hoodwinked by Nicola Sturgeon over the chances of a referendum and independence (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
SNP supporters were hoodwinked by Nicola Sturgeon over the chances of a referendum and independence (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon’s legacy is ultimately one of failure – Murdo Fraser

Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield, is the party's new deputy chairman
Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield, is the party's new deputy chairman

Why Sunak's promise of integrity in government is already in doubt

Appearing on BBC Radio Nottingham Lee Anderson was asked by radio presenter Verity Cowley about a video of him setting up a doorstep encounter during the 2019 election campaign.
Appearing on BBC Radio Nottingham Lee Anderson was asked by radio presenter Verity Cowley about a video of him setting up a doorstep encounter during the 2019 election campaign.

New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter

Keir Starmer has made clear that his Labour party is very different from the one lead by Jeremy Corbyn (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Keir Starmer has made clear that his Labour party is very different from the one lead by Jeremy Corbyn (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Starmer must be more radical if he's to heal broken Britain – Joyce McMillan

Rishi Sunak still faces questions about his own knowledge of Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, after he moved to sack the Tory chairman.
Rishi Sunak still faces questions about his own knowledge of Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, after he moved to sack the Tory chairman.

Rishi Sunak remains under pressure after Zahawi sacking

Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Conservative Party chairman after an inquiry found he had committed a "serious breach of the Ministerial Code".
Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Conservative Party chairman after an inquiry found he had committed a "serious breach of the Ministerial Code".

Rishi Sunak faces fresh questions as Nadhim Zahawi sacked

Nadhim Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi sacked by Rishi Sunak over tax affairs

Rod Stewart tells Sky News phone-in Tories should ‘give Labour a go’

Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi must resign after paying a hefty penalty for underpaying tax (Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images)
Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi must resign after paying a hefty penalty for underpaying tax (Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images)

Zahawi must resign or disillusionment with politics will grow – Scotsman comment

Richard Sharp (left) and Boris Johnson. BBC chairman Richard Sharp has insisted there was no conflict of interest in his appointment to the role.
Richard Sharp (left) and Boris Johnson. BBC chairman Richard Sharp has insisted there was no conflict of interest in his appointment to the role.

How are BBC chairman appointed and what is the controversy around Richard Sharp?

Rishi Sunak's new administration has been rocked by a series of damaging revelations (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)
Rishi Sunak's new administration has been rocked by a series of damaging revelations (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Revelations about Tories are damaging faith in democracy – Scotsman comment

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon during a press conference at St Andrew's House, Edinburgh. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon during a press conference at St Andrew's House, Edinburgh. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon promises to publish tax returns next month

Ex-Tory MP Neil Parish resigned after being caught watching pornography in the House of Commons twice.
Ex-Tory MP Neil Parish resigned after being caught watching pornography in the House of Commons twice.

Disgraced porn-watching ex-MP may stand again at next general election

King Charles III delivers his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Picture: Victoria Jones/pool/Getty Images)
King Charles III delivers his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Picture: Victoria Jones/pool/Getty Images)

New Carolean Age must kickstart the fightback against our current troubles

Poor council election results in May could trigger challenges to Rishi Sunak's leadership and bring about Boris Johnson's return (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
Poor council election results in May could trigger challenges to Rishi Sunak's leadership and bring about Boris Johnson's return (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

How Boris Johnson could yet replace Rishi Sunak in 2023 – Brian Monteith

Lord Young of Graffham, David Young holds his insignia of member of the Order of the Companions of Honour after it was presented to him by the Prince of Wales in 2015 (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Lord Young of Graffham, David Young holds his insignia of member of the Order of the Companions of Honour after it was presented to him by the Prince of Wales in 2015 (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Lord Young: tributes paid after death of Cabinet Minister at 90

Matt Hancock may be asking for forgiveness but not 'for how I handled the pandemic' (Picture: House of Commons/PA)
Matt Hancock may be asking for forgiveness but not 'for how I handled the pandemic' (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

Aidan Smith: After I'm a Celeb, Hancock's now feeding us wombat’s nether regions

Army could be deployed to ease strike disruption, Nadhim Zahawi says

I’m A Celebrity 2022 final: Didi Gina Colangelo greet Matt Hancock?

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV
Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Kinloch Castle on Rum is on the verge of being sold to multimillionaire Jeremy Hosking but a row has broken out on the island over the potential sale. PIC: SWNS.
Kinloch Castle on Rum is on the verge of being sold to multimillionaire Jeremy Hosking but a row has broken out on the island over the potential sale. PIC: SWNS.

Multi-millionaire presses on with buying island castle amid row over sale

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is currently a contestant on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is currently a contestant on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

You're Not a Celebrity, Matt Hancock, you're an MP with constituents to help

Matt Hancock is the former Health Secretary who who was recently suspended from the Conservative Party before joining the I'm A Celeb jungle.
Matt Hancock is the former Health Secretary who who was recently suspended from the Conservative Party before joining the I'm A Celeb jungle.

I’m a Celeb: Matt Hancock joins cast but won't ‘serve in Government again'

The PM is under fire for taking Sir Gavin Williamson back into the fold.

Picture: Habibur Rahman
The PM is under fire for taking Sir Gavin Williamson back into the fold.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Sunak under fire over Williamson appointment amid bullying claims

Professor Sir John Curtice said the Tories will struggle to win the next election.
Professor Sir John Curtice said the Tories will struggle to win the next election.

Conservative party could face 1997-style wipeout, Sir John Curtice claims

Ed Balls spoke on Matt Hancock
Ed Balls spoke on Matt Hancock

Balls says it's the ‘wrong time’ for Hancock to enter I’m A Celebrity jungle

Former health secretary Matt Hancock is to appear on the ITV show.
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is to appear on the ITV show.

Matt Hancock defends I'm a Celeb jaunt saying he is going 'where the people are'

If Nigel Farage were to return to the Reform UK party he previously led new PM Rishi Sunak could see a flood of Tory MP defections, reckons Brian Monteith (Picture: Getty)
If Nigel Farage were to return to the Reform UK party he previously led new PM Rishi Sunak could see a flood of Tory MP defections, reckons Brian Monteith (Picture: Getty)

Sunak’s doubling down on recession could finish him - Brian Monteith

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with patient Sreeja Gopalan during a visit to Croydon University Hospital, south London on Friday.Leon Neal/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with patient Sreeja Gopalan during a visit to Croydon University Hospital, south London on Friday.Leon Neal/PA Wire

Immaturity, simplicity and populism now prevail in politics - Alastair Stewart

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with members of the media as he visits Croydon University hospital on October 28.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with members of the media as he visits Croydon University hospital on October 28.

PM u-turns on pledge to introduce £10 fine for missed GP appointments

Home Secretary Suella Braverman, leaves Downing Street, Westminster, London, after the first Cabinet meeting with Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister. Picture date: Wednesday October 26, 2022.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman, leaves Downing Street, Westminster, London, after the first Cabinet meeting with Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister. Picture date: Wednesday October 26, 2022.

Rishi Sunak 'right to give Suella Braverman a second chance' says party chairman

Martin Lewis  said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)
Martin Lewis  said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

Rishi Sunak has become the third prime minister in the space of just seven weeks.
Rishi Sunak has become the third prime minister in the space of just seven weeks.

Downing Street revolving door risks damaging trust in democratic processes

Wrexham footballer Paul Mullin’s political message banned from boots

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes the first speech of his premiership outside 10 Downing Street. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes the first speech of his premiership outside 10 Downing Street. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Truss's Jenga tower topples as Sunak strikes sombre tone on entering Downing St

Rishi Sunak gestures as conservative MPs greet him after arriving at the Conservative Party leadership contest at the Conservative party Headquarters in London. Picture: AP Photo/Aberto Pezzali
Rishi Sunak gestures as conservative MPs greet him after arriving at the Conservative Party leadership contest at the Conservative party Headquarters in London. Picture: AP Photo/Aberto Pezzali

Why crisis-fighting experience makes Sunak the steady hand Scotland needs

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak speech today: What the new Prime Minister had to say

Rishi Sunak is set to become the United Kingdom's next Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak is set to become the United Kingdom's next Prime Minister.

What challenges must Sunak tackle once he gets the keys to No. 10?

Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday he would stand to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Credit: Getty Images
Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday he would stand to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak UK’s new Prime Minister after winning Tory leadership race

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Picture date: Saturday October 22, 2022.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Picture date: Saturday October 22, 2022.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson announces he will not run for Tory leadership

Liz Truss announces her resignation outside 10 Downing Street
Liz Truss announces her resignation outside 10 Downing Street

Scotland on Sunday letters: The country needs a strong Conservative Party

The face of former British prime minister Boris Johnson on an advertising hoarding at Westminster tube station in London. Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali
The face of former British prime minister Boris Johnson on an advertising hoarding at Westminster tube station in London. Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali

Why allowing Tory members to decide next PM is a grave mistake - Euan McColm

Candidates from the previous leadership contest, Penny Mourdant (left), Rishi Sunak (centre) and Liz Truss (right). Picture: PA
Candidates from the previous leadership contest, Penny Mourdant (left), Rishi Sunak (centre) and Liz Truss (right). Picture: PA

Why people must take back power from Tory 'cretins' - Dani Garavelli

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NationalWorld is calling for  a general election now - here’s how to sign the petition

NationalWorld launches petition calling for immediate general election

Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation as she addresses the media outside number 10 at Downing Street on October 20, 2022.
Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation as she addresses the media outside number 10 at Downing Street on October 20, 2022.

What's A Unity Candidate?

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson are among the favourites to become the next British Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson are among the favourites to become the next British Prime Minister.

The top 10 candidates to take over from Liz Truss – according to the bookies

Liz Truss has officially resigned as Prime Minister with Boris Johnson expected to run
Liz Truss has officially resigned as Prime Minister with Boris Johnson expected to run

Will Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister?

Prime Minister Liz Truss making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, where she announced her resignation as Prime Minister. Picture date: Thursday October 20, 2022.
Prime Minister Liz Truss making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, where she announced her resignation as Prime Minister. Picture date: Thursday October 20, 2022.

21 pictures of the premiership of Liz Truss as she resigns as Prime Minister

Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 20, 2022 to announce her resignation.  (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 20, 2022 to announce her resignation.  (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after 44 days

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SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP rejects call to allow members to change their vote in leadership race

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon tells SNP it must not "throw the baby out with the bathwater"

A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people
A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people

Climate change: IPCC report is ‘survival guide for humanity’

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