Liz Truss wins Conservative leadership election and becomes new PM

Former Defra Secretary Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership election with 81,326 votes, making her the new Prime Minister.

Abi Kay
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Liz Truss wins Conservative leadership election and becomes new PM

Former Defra Secretary Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership election with 81,326 votes, making her the new Prime Minister. Her rival, Rishi Sunak, received 60,399 votes. During the course...

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