US Republication Election: Trump closes in on Republican nomination

Donald Trump has become the US Republican presidential nominee in all but name after victory in Indiana forced rival Ted Cruz from the race.

After rival Ted Cruz was induced by victory in Indiana from the race Donald Trump has become the US Republican presidential nominee in all but name.

Mr Trump, unpopular with many in his own party has a clear path to the 1,237 delegates needed to claim his party the of ‘s crown

That would mark a stunning success for a businessman few took seriously when he launched his campaign this past year.

Bernie Sanders has conquered Hillary Clinton in Indiana’s Democratic race.

He trails Mrs Clinton in the all important delegate count but after this triumph he said the contest was still not dead.

“Clinton campaign thinks this campaign is over. They’re wrong,” he said.