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Nuclear Bomb Number 2: Mark Reckless MP Defects To #UKIP

Conservative Member of Parliament Mark Reckless has this afternoon defected to the UK Independence Party in another surprise move by Nigel Farage’s political party. Reckless will “resign” his seat at the House of Commons and force another by-election, he has

Nuclear Bomb Number 2: Mark Reckless MP Defects To #UKIP

Catalonia Defies Spain by Calling Secession Vote

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The president of Spain’s powerful northeastern region of Catalonia on Saturday formally called an independence referendum, the latest secession push in Europe and one of the most serious challenges to the Spanish state in recent years.

Catalonia Defies Spain by Calling Secession Vote

Swearengin To CA GOP: Unity For Me, But Not For Thee

Last weekend at their state convention, the California GOP rolled out the red carpet for Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, the GOP nominee for State Controller. The opening night’s main event was a dinner banquet profiling the “Women of the GOP”

Swearengin To CA GOP: Unity For Me, But Not For Thee

Prime Minister Issues Humbling Apology to Queen

British Prime Minister David Cameron has apologised to the Queen for letting slip her delight at the result of the Scottish independence referendum. The Prime Minister was recorded earlier this week discussing the Queen’s reaction with former New York mayor

Prime Minister Issues Humbling Apology to Queen

Sturgeon Announces Bid for Scottish Leadership

Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday announced her bid to replace pro-independence leader Alex Salmond as head of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the regional government. First Minister Salmond announced on Friday after his defeat in last week’s independence referendum that

Sturgeon Announces Bid for Scottish Leadership

Britain's Labour Debates Strategy for Winning 2015 Polls

Britain’s main opposition Labour Party was on Monday debating how to win next year’s general election at its annual conference as it struggles to avoid divisions after Scotland’s independence referendum. The economy was centre-stage as finance spokesman Ed Balls delivered

Britain's Labour Debates Strategy for Winning 2015 Polls

Ukip Surge to 23 Percent in Latest Poll

A Survation poll has put Ukip support at the next general election on 23 percent, a mere seven points behind the Conservatives, and just eleven behind the Labour Party. The poll was conducted online on Friday on behalf of the

Ukip Surge to 23 Percent in Latest Poll

Poll: Nearly 25% of Americans Would Consider Secession

Nearly 25% of Americans, largely fueled by their anger toward the permanent political class in Washington, D.C., would consider secession.  According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released a day after voters in Scotland rejected an “independence referendum” by nearly 10 points, “23.9

Poll: Nearly 25% of Americans Would Consider Secession

Salmond Resigns, His Dream in Tatters

This week Scotland voted “No Thanks” to independence, choosing in record numbers to remain part of the United Kingdom.  After a two and a half year campaign and a last-minute leap in the polls, Salmond and his party just missed

Salmond Resigns, His Dream in Tatters

Westminster Parties Argue Over More Powers for England

Prime Minister David Cameron’s plan for “English votes for English laws” is in trouble after Labour appeared to back away from the political truce that helped save the Union and persuaded Scotland to vote ‘no’ to independence. Following the ‘no’

Westminster Parties Argue Over More Powers for England

Alex Salmond Resigns After Failed Indy Bid

Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland has resigned. He is stepping down from both roles following the defeat of the Yes Scotland campaign for Scottish independence last night. Despite polls suggesting a near-tie,

Alex Salmond Resigns After Failed Indy Bid

Obama Praises Results Of Scottish Referendum

President Obama issued a statement Friday morning after Scottish voters rejected a referendum to declare independence for the United Kingdom. On the day before the vote, Obama tweeted support for the United Kingdom, calling it “a force for good in

Obama Praises Results Of Scottish Referendum

UK Remains United After Scotland Referendum

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The United Kingdom will stay united. Voters in Scotland resoundingly rejected independence in a historic referendum that shook the country to its core. But No to a break-up doesn’t mean a return to the status quo.

UK Remains United After Scotland Referendum

Cameron Promises New Constitutional Settlement for UK

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday congratulated Alistair Darling, the man who spearheaded the campaign against Scottish independence, as partial results indicated Scotland had voted to stay in the United Kingdom by a clear margin. “I’ve spoken to Alistair

Cameron Promises New Constitutional Settlement for UK

UK Markets Swinging Towards Scottish 'No'

LONDON (Reuters) – British financial markets placed a raft of late bets that Scots would vote “No” to independence on Thursday, pushing the pound and Scottish-based stocks higher in the final hours of polling. Since a poll almost two weeks

UK Markets Swinging Towards Scottish 'No'

Registered No Voters Are Switching to Yes On The Doorstep

EDINBURGH, United Kingdom – Canvassers for the Better Together campaign have told Breitbart London they are seeing registered ‘No’ voters switching to ‘Yes’ on the doorstep. Although the picture is still hazy the movement has caused concern in the No

Registered No Voters Are Switching to Yes On The Doorstep

Cameron Ultra-Loyalist Joins Rebellion Against 'Devo Max'

Claire Perry, Rail Minister for the British government, has warned the Prime Minister not to give Scotland ‘financial party bags’ if the country votes ‘no’ today. The normally ultra-loyal minister said that she was concerned that, in the event of

Cameron Ultra-Loyalist Joins Rebellion Against 'Devo Max'

Dramatic Headlines Greet Scotland 'D-Day'

Newspapers declared Thursday a “day of destiny” in dramatic front pages streaked with blue, white and red as Scotland votes on whether to split from the United Kingdom. On a front page covered with the Union Jack, which may have

Dramatic Headlines Greet Scotland 'D-Day'

A Guide to Scotland as Independence Vote Nears

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The people of Scotland will decide on Thursday whether to end a partnership with the rest of the United Kingdom that has lasted more than 300 years. Here is a guide to Scotland as the historic

A Guide to Scotland as Independence Vote Nears