reasons for the dysfunctional federal government, but can they escape the distrust in their deal making skills, that never resolve any substantive issues? Even the current New York Times and CBS poll, cannot hide the disgust with an 82% disapproval sentiment.

This level of discontent is expected by anyone who understands the decade’s long destruction of the fundamental nature of the “federalism” form of the separation of powers principle. Many observers recognize the gross offense of adopting a gang of 12 approach for shepherding their flock in Congress to accept the dictums in the Amerika version of the Soviet Politburo.UKIP MEP Jane Collins 'facing bankruptcy' over damages Published duration 8 May 2017

image copyright PA image caption Jane Collins made her remarks in a speech at UKIP's national conference in 2014

A UKIP MEP could face bankruptcy after she failed to pay damages to three MPs over remarks she made about the Rotherham child abuse scandal.

Jane Collins was told to pay £358,000 in damages and costs in February after being sued for libel and slander

But, she appeared in court in Hull earlier on Monday after failing to pay.

A spokeswoman for Ms Collins said after the hearing that she will face bankruptcy proceedings if it is found that she cannot make the payments owed.

Ms Collins claimed Rotherham MPs Sir Kevin Barron, John Healey and Sarah Champion knew about child exploitation