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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Lizzy Buchan & Ashley Cowburn

Rishi Sunak's ghastly surprises for Brits as he becomes PM without saying a word

Rishi Sunak has been crowned the new Tory leader after a contest lasting just four days to replace Liz Truss in No10.

The ex-Chancellor was the only candidate to secure the backing of more than 100 Tories, which means he is set to become Prime Minister without a vote by Conservative activists.

Mr Sunak has not spoken publicly, done any interviews, or spelled out his policy agenda in the behind closed doors battle for MPs' nominations.

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