Sunak says he is “humbled and honoured” to have the support of his fellow MPs and be elected leader.
“It is the greatest privilege of my life to be able to serve the party I love and give back to the country I owe so much to.”
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Rishi Sunak becomes the UK’s youngest PM in two centuries
Rishi Sunak is Britain’s next leader after Mordaunt removed herself from the race
It’s official, Rishi Sunak will become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Sunak was met with a round of applause when arriving at Conservative Party HQ in Westminster.
He is the third prime minister the country has seen in just three months, following Boris Johnson and Liz Truss’ resignations.
Chairman of the Committee of Conservative MPs, Sir Graham Brady, announced the victory.
Sunak has pledged his commitment to the United Kingdom.
He has the responsibility of steering a deeply divided country through an economic downturn and political unrest.
But Sunak has vowed to get Britain back on track.
“The United Kingdom is a great country but there is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge. We now need stability and unity and I will make it my utmost priority to bring our party and our country together.”
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He is the country’s first non-white PM. But more importantly, he’s already calming a lot of nerves about the economy and where this country is headed.
Confidence in his Conservative Party is low right now.
The economy is top of mind here. There’s a cost of living crisis and inflation is over 10 per cent. But Sunak might be the best positioned to tackle the financial turmoil.
He’s the former finance minister, he’s been very clear about his planned policies for taxes and growth, and just look at the markets: today’s news has rallied the British stock exchange and the pound.
Labour says that three Prime Ministers in this short time is a sign that the conservative party doesn’t have things together – they’re calling for a new general election to let the voters decide what the balance of power looks like in Parliament.
That’s unlikely to happen though. Rishi Sunak should have the keys to 10 Downing Street in the next 24 hours.
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Liberal and Nationals reunite after political split
Australia’s major parties restore Coalition unity after three weeks, with Nationals frontbenchers rejoining shadow cabinet and ministers pledging commitment.
Australia’s major parties restore Coalition unity after three weeks, with Nationals frontbenchers rejoining shadow cabinet and ministers pledging commitment.
Australia’s Liberal and National parties have agreed to restore their historic Coalition partnership after a three-week split, marking their second reconciliation in under a year. The deal ensures stability ahead of upcoming political challenges.
Under the agreement, Nationals frontbenchers will return to the shadow cabinet by March 1. This move signals a return to unified leadership as both parties aim to present a stronger front in parliament.
As part of the compromise, three senators who broke party solidarity during a recent vote face a six-week suspension. All shadow ministers will also sign an agreement to uphold cabinet unity and prevent future splits.
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Starmer aide resigns after Mandelson appointment questioned over Epstein links
Morgan McSweeney resigned amid scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s US ambassadorship; Keir Starmer claims he was misled about Epstein ties.
Morgan McSweeney resigned amid scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s US ambassadorship; Keir Starmer claims he was misled about Epstein ties.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned amid scrutiny over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. McSweeney accepted responsibility for the controversial decision, calling stepping aside the honourable choice.
Lawmakers raised questions about Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein files indicate Mandelson maintained contact with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction, intensifying the controversy surrounding his diplomatic appointment.
Starmer confirmed that Mandelson misled him about the extent of their friendship and pledged to release documents confirming the details. The resignation signals a significant shake-up in Starmer’s team and ongoing political fallout.
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Japan election delivers commanding win for ruling LDP
Japan’s ruling party expected to strengthen majority in Lower House election despite heavy snowfall, says local forecasts.
Japan’s ruling party expected to strengthen majority in Lower House election despite heavy snowfall, says local forecasts.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to tighten its grip on power following a decisive Lower House election, according to local media forecasts. Early projections suggest the LDP will secure between 274 and 328 seats in the 465-seat chamber, significantly strengthening its parliamentary position.
Together with coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party, the governing bloc is expected to cross the 300-seat mark, with some estimates putting the total as high as 366 seats. Voter turnout remained resilient despite heavy snow across parts of the country, as citizens braved severe weather to cast their ballots.
The election was called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in January, a move widely viewed as a strategic gamble to capitalise on her strong public approval ratings. The result appears to reinforce her mandate and consolidate political stability in Japan’s national leadership.
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