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Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself, sparking the country's fifth election in less than four years. Former talk show host Yair Lapid, currently foreign minister, will take control of the Knesset from Naftali Bennett - Israel's shortest-serving prime minister - from just after midnight on Friday. The government, a coalition of ideologically diverse parties including an Arab faction, collapsed just over a year after it was formed in a historic move that unseated long-term leader Benjamin Netanyahu from power after 12 years. The motion to dissolve parliament passed with 92 in favour and none opposed, after days of disputes over a new election date. Israel will choose its new leader when the vote is held on 1 November, it has now been decided. Advertisement Mr Lapid, 58, will become the 14th person to hold office in Jerusalem until a new leader is officially announced. He was an architect of the outgoing coalition government - a … [Read more...] about Israel faces fifth election in four years after parliament votes to dissolve itself

During the summer he shrugged off speculation of a Tory leadership bid, but now Jacob Rees-Mogg has emerged as the grassroots favourite to succeed Theresa May. The North East Somerset MP topped a survey of party supporters conducted by ConservativeHome, garnering 23% of the vote. Brexit Secretary David Davis came in second with 15%. However, 19% ticked the "other" box. The 1,309-strong vote is seen as a reliable barometer of grassroots mood, though it can also shift quickly. Mr Rees-Mogg was second favourite in the survey last month. The colourful backbencher and staunch Brexit supporter, known as "the MP for the 18th century" for his unashamedly old-fashioned ways, has enjoyed growing popularity in recent months. Advertisement He has become an unlikely social media darling. And as MPs return to Westminster amid speculation of a ministerial reshuffle, he has been named among rising Tory stars who might be up for promotion. More on Conservatives … [Read more...] about Jacob Rees-Mogg tops Conservative poll on next party leader

Peter Bone discusses Chris Bryant's Brexiteer retweet Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Lord Frost, the former minister and Brexit negotiators, shared tweets sent by Mr Bryant mocking and chastising him. The Twitter messages appeared to single out the ex-minister and attack him for his views. Related articles Brexit is working! Frost hits out at doom-mongers with 'axe to grind' 'Not good for Labour' Lord Frost 's DAMNING assessment of Starmer Sharing pictures of the tweets on social media, Lord Frost said: "The bar for civility in politics is obviously set a bit lower than I thought." In one message, Mr Bryant described Lord … [Read more...] about Frost mocks Bryant for winning civility prize after their Twitter spat ‘Bar must be low’

Brexit: Brandon Lewis says NI protocol having 'profound impact' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 UK’s former Brexit negotiator claimed that, at crucial moments over the past five years, Ireland had prioritised protecting the European single market over working collaboratively with Britain and Northern Ireland. Speaking to right-wing think tank Policy Exchange, he said: “It fears being cut off from the single market itself and it recognises it must maintain influence in the EU. “I hope Ireland feels it got good value from the EU for acting like this. “It doesn’t look 100 percent clear to me that it always does, and certainly its negotiating capital on … [Read more...] about ‘Disrupting the balance’ Lord Frost erupts at Irish government over deal

144 Ukrainian soldiers freed in prisoner swap Zelenskyy calls on UN to visit site of Ukraine mall strike NATO offers membership to Sweden, Finland Boris Johnson reckons that if Vladimir Putin was a woman there would be no war This live updates article is now closed. For our latest, on June 30, click here. Britain announces new military aid to Ukraine UK pledged on Wednesday another 1 billion pounds ($1.2 billion or €1.15 billion) in military aid to Ukraine to help it fend off Russia's invasion. The package includes "sophisticated air-defense systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles, innovative new electronic warfare equipment and thousands of pieces of vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers," Downing Street said in a statement. This will be a "first step" to allow Ukraine to go beyond its "valiant defense" efforts and move towards "mounting offensive operations" to regain territory. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Vladimir Putin's attacks against Ukraine were … [Read more...] about 144 Ukrainian soldiers return home in prisoner swap — as it happened

Former talk show host Chelsea Handler offered her Instagram followers advice regarding whom to vote for, arguing that President Donald Trump is incapable of dealing with the crises facing the nation. “I’m coming to you from my white privilege closet,” Handler said on Instagram. Explaining how she felt the need to do a follow-up post after people commented on her tearful plea that viewers vote for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Handler offered what she said were “three really solid points” for why Americans should vote for him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on Sep 27, 2020 at 4:08pm PDT “A: Because Kamala Harris is his vice presidential pick. That’s one,” Handler said. The second reason to vote for Biden, Handler explained, is healthcare, claiming Trump “got into office and wanted to repeal and replace Obamacare,” but has failed to come up with a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Handler Issues Dispatch From ‘White Privilege Closet’ Explaining Why Voters Should Back Biden | The Daily Wire

Brexit’s impact on UK schools ‘gone under the radar’ says expert Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Campaign group "Get Britain Out" said the government has shown a "lack of ambition" in rolling out freeports in the years since Britain left the EU. Get Britain Out director Jayne Adye described Boris Johnson as having "a lack of backbone" when it comes to Brexit. She said: “The Government continues to show no urgency to implement the rollout of Freeports within the United Kingdom. This is being hampered by increased bureaucracy, Boris Johnson’s obsession with Net-Zero and an apparent lack of backbone which continues to get in the way." “The Prime Minister … [Read more...] about ‘Lack of ambition’ Furious row erupts as Britain FAILS in key opportunities

He has emerged as an unlikely Tory leadership prospect, but Jacob Rees-Mogg has played down claims he is considering running for the party's top job. The North East Somerset MP has experienced a sudden upsurge in popularity since the General Election and he came second in a recent poll of party members on who should succeed Theresa May. He joined Instagram in the run up to June's election and has 40,000 followers - 22,000 more than the Prime Minister. Some see the "young fogey" MP as a right-wing antidote to the popularity of Labour's Jeremy Corbyn. The Old Etonian, who recently announced the birth of his sixth child - Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher - is reportedly "sounding out" friends about whether he should go for it, according to The Sunday Times. Advertisement Meanwhile, academic Ted Malloch told the Mail on Sunday that Mr Rees-Mogg had let slip his leadership ambitions during a private lunch. "I was at a lunch with Jacob very … [Read more...] about ‘Young fogey’ Jacob Rees-Mogg plays down Tory leadership talk

Piers Morgan talks to John Lydon about Nicola Sturgeon Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 will aim to hold Scotland's second independence referendum in a decade in 2023, Nicola Sturgeon revealed on Tuesday. The party hopes to prize the nation from the union's grip in just over a year on October 19 and gain self-determination from Westminster. But officials have not unveiled how they hope to accomplish this, and fears are mounting that a hard border could spring up in the north. DON'T MISS Boris REFUSES to rule out September election leaving MPs scrambling to scrap holidays - INSIGHT Brexit: Boris critics SILENCED after Theresa … [Read more...] about Scottish independence referendum: Will a hard border exist between England and Scotland?

Penny Mordaunt discusses increasing trade with Commonwealth Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Writing exclusively for Express.co.uk, international trade minister Ms Mordaunt has hailed the latest move maximising the freedoms gained from leaving the European Union (EU) pointing out that Britain’s economic success is dependent on relationships outside Europe. It comes as the Department for International Trade published its plans to remove hundreds of trade barriers while protecting the identity of British products like Scotch whisky. Related articles Major rebellion over Army cuts sees MPs withdraw support for Boris 'At least we could … [Read more...] about ‘Something great happening here!’ Mordaunt hails Brexit Britain’s £20bn global trade plan