McCarthy ousted as Speaker

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The US House of Representatives has voted to remove its speaker for the first time in history, following a motion introduced by the Republican Matt Gaetz. McCarthy had been criticised for reaching a temporary spending deal with the Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. Roger Hearing gets reaction to the vote, and finds out what it means for Congress. (Picture: Former Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (C) walks to his office following a vote on the House floor that vacated his leadership in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 03 October 2023. Credit: SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)