In the by-election, Fabio Roscioli, former treasurer of Forza Italia and a close associate of the Berlusconis, won with 51.02 per cent of the vote. “Saxony turned out to be a mere pebble,” said the Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. The national spokesperson for Forza Italia said: “Forza Italia has won; the party was under attack from all sides but has demonstrated that it has a very firm grip on the region.”

Many fear political traps regarding the Stabilicum. Work therefore continues to prepare for the general election. Ronzulli on Forza Italia’s leadership: “We’re at a standstill; we need a change of direction.” And Reggio Calabria will be the first test for Vannacci

We bring you the full story of how the Foreign Secretary’s grand dream came to an end – he wanted to include the word ‘trade’ in the name of his department (stepping on the toes of the FdI minister). The absence of his father-in-law also plays a part.

The Deputy Prime Minister has apologised, but the ruling coalition fears this will not be enough to quell the revolt among female Forza Italia MPs (who had helped scupper the preferential voting system in the Chamber of Deputies). Meloni: “Without a vote of confidence, we’re out of a job.”

The Deputy Prime Minister, formerly the leader of the moderates, now speaks like a staunch supporter of the Gd. He is critical of the Minister for Public Administration: “Anyone who plots against the party is a deserter”. Give us back the old Tony

The secretary is insisting on ratification conferences (the next one in Lazio). Meanwhile, he is openly criticising the ‘dissidents’ who voice their criticism in the press. There is uncertainty surrounding the meeting with the Cavaliere’s children.

The Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and member of the Azzurri: “In Campania we risk doing ourselves harm; let’s put our differences on hold. In the cities we’re wasting time choosing candidates; enough of these idle chats over dinner at La Russa’s. Me in Sicily? I’m always available.”