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#ANDREALEADSOM
Andrea Leadsom saw off competition from Michael Gove to ensure Britain’s next prime minister will be female. Theresa May collected the most votes to be the next Tory leader, but the result was hailed by supporters of Ms Leadsom, the sole Brexit campaigner left in the race. @matthaig1 said: “Andrea Leadsom is a big fan of foxhunting but not the right for gay people to marry. She also likes Brexit. Ticks all the boxes. Lovely.” @Dorianlynskey wrote: “All that lying and backstabbing and you get owned by Andrea Leadsom. Sarah Vine’s going to be cutting up rough chez Gove tonight.” @Dpjhodges tweeted: “Here’s the problem for May. She’s just run away with the Tory leadership ballot. And everyone’s talking about Andrea Leadsom.”
#KEZIADUGDALE
Kezia Dugdale said Scottish Labour is the only party dedicated to keeping Scotland within the EU and the UK. The party leader said, however, that it would be wrong for Westminster Mps to block a call for a second independence referendum. @billybragg said: “Encouraging from @kezdugdale 1st Labour leader to call for federal UK. Huge implications for England and Labour.” @libby_brooks posted: “Dugdale signals on indyref2: I’ll defend benefits Scotland gets as part of UK & argue we’re stronger in union with biggest trading partner.” @Themattywilson said: “Kezia Dugdale complaining about the Tories overruling Scotland. She finally wakens up!”
#STRONGERTOGETHER
Wales’ fairytale run in the Euro 2016 tournament ended in defeat at the semi-final stage against Portugal on Wednesday night. Portugal, will face either Germany or France this Sunday. @Garethbale11 said: “No regrets tonight, we gave everything. Thank you for all the support!” @broga_gwyrdd commented: “So happy and proud of what we’ve achieved, but now feel a little bit lost. It’s been emotional” Wales and Liverpool legend @Ian_rush9 tweeted: “They came, they delivered, they conquered above and beyond!! We love you @Fawales @Fawtrust my heart is still pounding! ” @Robsonkanu said: “What an amazing journey. We gave it everything. Never be afraid to dream. ”