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Sunak apologises after Tory defeat and says he will step down
In a speech outside Number 10, Mr Sunak said he would step down as party leader once arrangements for a successor are in place. -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
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Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain’s prime minister after historic defeat for his Conservatives
Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain’s prime minister after historic defeat for his ConservativesUnited Kingdom -
NBC News - Politics
British PM Rishi Sunak faces likely defeat as voters head to polls
British voters are heading to the polls for the country’s first parliamentary election in five years and are widely expected to usher out over a decade of Conservative Party power. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing challengers for the ...United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer hails historic Labour victory as Conservatives sink to worst-ever result
Sunak resigns as prime minister but delays departure as Tory leader until rules to choose successor are in place -
The New York Times - World
Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister
In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat. -
ABC News - World
Keir Starmer officially becomes Britain's new prime minister, after ceremonial “kissing of hands’’ with King Charles III
Keir Starmer officially becomes Britain's new prime minister, after ceremonial “kissing of hands’’ with King Charles IIIUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
King Charles ruffles feathers as he drops royal patronage for pigeon racing
Monarch’s decision follows opposition from animal rights activists, leading to fears the sport’s days are numbered. The king has upset the pigeon racing community after dropping the monarchy’s official support amid opposition from animal rights ...United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Why has Rishi Sunak’s campaign been such a disaster?
The PM’s blunders worsened his chances amid a backdrop of crumbling public services and party fundraising struggles
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