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Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits despite narrowly surviving no-confidence vote

Conservative Senedd member Andrew RT Davies today narrowly survived a vote about his future of the leader of the group in the Welsh Parliament but then quit anyway. In a resignation letter to the chair of the Welsh Conservative party he said he was standing down "with regret" and would remain in post until a successor was elected. He said his position was "untenable" following the confidence vote. Read his letter in full here.

Don't forget the Tiger: Why Ireland’s economy is crucial to the election

When Ireland’s political leaders locked horns in a TV debate earlier this week, economic pledges emerged front and centre.

Man punched by John Prescott speaks out after politician's death

The man who was famously punched by John Prescott has paid his respects to the former deputy prime minister. Craig Evans, who hurled an egg at the Labour politician during a protest about farming issues in 2001, expressed his condolences after hearing of his death.

Donald Trump suffers Open Championship blow as Turnberry remains strictly off limits

US President-elect Donald Trump has suffered a major blow with the news Turnberry will remain off The Open rota.

Perez condemns father's homophobic comments about Ralf Schumacher

LAS VEGAS : Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez has distanced himself from homophobic comments made by his father Antonio about former racer Ralf Schumacher.

Government considering social media ban for teenagers

Under-16s could be banned from social media if companies do not take action to protect children, the Technology Secretary has said.

Spain's royals return to flood-hit region weeks after being pelted with mud

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia returned on Tuesday to a region devastated by recent catastrophic floods — just two weeks after angry survivors pelted them with mud and shouted profanities at them during their first visit to the disaster zone.

Dutch coalition averts collapse after Finance Secretary quits over racist remarks

Last week, Party for Freedom leader, Geert Wilders, blamed Moroccans for the violence, claiming that ''we saw Muslims hunting Jews'' and added it was fuelled by ''Moroccans who want to destroy Jews.''

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Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits despite narrowly surviving no-confidence vote

Don't forget the Tiger: Why Ireland’s economy is crucial to the election

Man punched by John Prescott speaks out after politician's death

Donald Trump suffers Open Championship blow as Turnberry remains strictly off limits

Perez condemns father's homophobic comments about Ralf Schumacher

Government considering social media ban for teenagers

Spain's royals return to flood-hit region weeks after being pelted with mud

Dutch coalition averts collapse after Finance Secretary quits over racist remarks