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McCarthy ousted as Speaker

The US House of Representatives has voted to remove its speaker for the first time in history.

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)

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