Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new Prime Minister

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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. The former Treasury chief will be Britain’s first leader of color, and faces the task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence. His only rival, Penny Mordaunt, conceded and withdrew on Monday.

Published 3 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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Times of India

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BBC News

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News18 India

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Reuters

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3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

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3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

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. The former Treasury chief will be Britain's first leader of colour, and faces the task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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