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Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Here is a timeline of the recent political crises which engulfed the leadership of two prime ministers and ultimately led to their downfall.

The Independent UK

BBC News presenter Martine Croxall pulled off air after 'gleeful' Boris Johnson comment

The journalist is understood to have been rushed off air after allegedly breaching the British Broadcasting Corporation's strict impartiality rules - making a jibe at the former PM during Sunday night's edition of The Papers.

Chronicle Live

Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as prime minister

Former UK Treasury secretary Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain’s next prime minister – the third this year.

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Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’

The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s cuts will be more brutal than austerity. Remember: they are a choice, not a necessity

Can voters forgive the gutting of services already at breaking point, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

What will Rishi Sunak’s first week as UK prime minister look like?

Former chancellor becomes prime minister just weeks after losing previous race for No 10

The Independent UK

UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years

The turnover of prime ministers has speeded up in recent decades.

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Nicola Sturgeon congratulates Rishi Sunak on becoming first British Asian Prime Minister

Nicola Sturgeon has taken to Twitter today to congratulate Rishi Sunak on becoming the United Kingdom's "first British Asian Prime Minister" after Liz Truss stepped down from her role last week.

Glasgow Live

Nottinghamshire Conservative MPs congratulate Rishi Sunak as he is named next UK Prime Minister

He ended up as the only candidate in the Conservative leadership race

Nottingham Post

When will Rishi Sunak become Prime Minister?

There is a constitutional process Rishi Sunak must go through before he officially becomes Prime Minister

Manchester Evening News

Where did Rishi Sunak go to school?

New PM attended prestigious Stroud School, Winchester College and Oxford

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak becomes being youngest UK Prime Minister in modern political history aged 42

The title of youngest ever Prime Minister belongs to William Pitt the Younger, who was just 24 in 1783

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak says he WON'T call early election after winning without a single vote

Rishi Sunak was named Britain's next Prime Minister without winning a single vote - and spoke to his MPs behind a heavy wooden door in a room journalists were booted out of 20 minutes earlier

Daily Mirror

Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity

The First Minister said she would try to foster a good working relationship with Rishi Sunak.

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The Guardian - UK

Only way is up for Rishi Sunak after disaster of Liz Truss

Incoming PM can take a cautious approach with the Tories’ reputation at rock bottom, but he cannot afford mistakes

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to be prime minister after Penny Mordaunt fails to win MPs’ backing

He will become the UK’s first Hindu PM after his rival failed to get the support of 100 colleagues.

Chronicle Live

Rishi Sunak to be next Prime Minister after Penny Mordaunt drops out of leadership race

The former Chancellor will enter Downing Street, just two months after losing the last Tory leadership contest

The Independent UK

Tories turning UK into ‘sick man of Europe,’ says top party donor OLD

Economy ‘doomed’ because of Brexit, says Guy Hands

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Daily Record

SNP demands General Election as Rishi Sunak to be next Prime Minister

Ian Blackford said the Conservatives had "no mandate" from the public to change prime ministers for a second time this year.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top of UK politics

The former chancellor has emerged victorious just weeks after finishing runner-up to Liz Truss.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak to become PM after meeting King Charles as he warns of ‘profound economic challenge’ facing UK

New Tory leader set to address nation from Downing Street on Tuesday as he vows to work to ‘bring the country together’ and tells his party ‘unite or die’

Irish Mirror

New UK Prime Minister confirmed as Rishi Sunak amid demands for a general election

Rishi Sunak, 42, is the youngest British Prime Minister in modern history. The multimillionaire - who with his wife is among the 300 richest people in Britain - has also been branded out-of-touch for using a €206 coffee mug.

The Guardian - UK

‘We need help now’: UK hospitality warns of ‘tidal wave’ of closures as crises loom

After lockdown closures, supply and staffing issues, inflation and high energy bills could be fatal for many businesses

Daily Mirror

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

Rishi Sunak has become the new Conservative Party leader after a coronation from MPs. We look at the new Prime Minister's in-tray, policies, and what nasty surprises may be waiting for voters

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak: the leader who foresaw the financial chaos he now inherits

The former chancellor will become the first non-white prime minister, the first Hindu in the top job and also arguably the richest occupant of No 10.

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