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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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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)

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 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".

Rishi Sunak faces fresh questions as Nadhim Zahawi sacked

Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi sacked by Rishi Sunak over tax affairs

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!

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.

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.

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Sunak under fire over Williamson appointment amid bullying claims

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

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

What's A Unity Candidate?

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

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.

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)

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after 44 days

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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

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

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