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Rishi Sunak will become the first British Asian Prime Minister, this morning.
The 42 year-old replaces Liz Truss - when her resignation is formally accepted by Britain's King Charles III.
"There is a removal van outside Downing Street - so brutal" - @SophyRidgeSky
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 25, 2022
Removal vans appear outside Number 10 as Liz Truss hands in her formal resignation to King Charles III.
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Truss gave her final public speech as British Prime Minister at 10.15am.
'I wish Rishi Sunak every success for the good of our country'
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 25, 2022
In full: Liz Truss delivers her final speech as prime minister outside No 10
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New faces are expected to be promoted to top jobs in the British Cabinet - but, it's believed Jeremy Hunt will remain as Chancellor.
As a former Chancellor herself, Tory MP Victoria Atkins, insists Sunak's the right person to guide the UK through turbulent economic times:
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