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James Cleverly OUT – Badenoch and Jenrick in the final.
After leading round three yesterday, James Cleverly has been voted out of the Conservative Party leadership race.
Gasps were heard in Parliament as it was announced that Mr Cleverly had missed out on a final two spot in the Tory Party leadership election.
Cleverly, had leapt into the lead in the last stage of voting beating out both Robert Jenrick and favourite Kemi Badenoch.
However, he lost votes dropping down to 37 votes from 39, whilst Badenoch and Jenrick won 42 and 41 respectively.
On social media, Cleverly said: “Sadly it wasn’t to be.”
“We are all Conservatives, and its important the Conservative Party unites to take on this catastrophic Labour government.”
Some political insiders have pointed to potential over confidence in the Cleverly camp as the reason he lost out.
Cleverly was the sole remaining member of the One Nation wing of the Tory Party.
Whilst Badenoch and Jenrick are both represent the right of the party.
One of the main talking points in the leadership election has been uniting the party, Cleverly leaving means that Badenoch or Jenrick will have to unite the party whilst being on the right, which plagued Rishi Sunak’s last government with factionalism and infighting.
Badenoch is seen as someone not to shy away from controversial issues, with Jenrick focusing on issues such as immigration and leaving the ECHR.
Members of the Conservative Party will vote in this final round of the leadership race.
Voting starts 15 October and ends on 31 October, with Members voting either via postal ballot or online.
The winner who will be announced on 2 November.
They will be replacing Rishi Sunak who resigned after leading the party to its biggest electoral defeat in the party’s history.
Former home secretary, Priti Patel was the first to be voted out in round one, with Mel Stride following her in round two.
Tugendhat who was the first of the four survivors to go after the Tory Party conference earlier this month.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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