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Rishi Sunak: key facts about Britain’s next prime minister

Sunak’s rise to the top job in British politics is notable for a number of reasons

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak gives 86-second first speech as PM-to-be then awkwardly sidles off stage

Rishi Sunak was handed the Conservative crown without a full contest after his rival Penny Mordaunt failed to get the 100 MP backers needed to proceed

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

How much does the prime minister earn? Stonking 5-figure salary on top of MP pay

Rishi Sunak is already said to be worth millions of pounds. As prime minister in waiting, after being elected Tory leader, he can expect to receive a healthy pay cheque every month

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

The last days of Truss were an utter shambles. Then the real chaos began

The departure of Britain’s shortest serving prime minister and a possible comeback by her predecessor has created further divisions and infighting in the chaotic Conservative party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Sunak, Johnson hold talks amid battle for Conservative leadership

Meeting comes as support for Rishi Sunak surges and legislators warn against Boris Johnson’s return to Downing Street.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2022

'Britain needs a fresh start - Tories have trashed our institutions and economy'

Labour Party Deputy Leader Angela Rayner says needs a fresh start and a general election. After all the Tory chaos, the country should not face the return of Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror · Oct 22, 2022

Boris Johnson ‘could be gone by Christmas’ due to damning Partygate evidence, sources say

The committee has reportedly been left surprised by the number of serving and former Downing Street staff who wish to testify

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2022

Boris Johnson is back - in the country at least - as Tories split on comeback

It is thought that he will put himself forward for a possible return to Downing Street

Wales Online · Oct 22, 2022

Priti Patel backs Boris Johnson for Tory leadership

Patel says Johnson has mandate to deliver manifesto and ‘proven track record getting the big decisions right’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022

Why was Boris Johnson on holiday?

Former PM reportedly plotting spectacular return to Downing Street

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022