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Rishi Sunak named leader of Conservative Party and Prime Minister after Penny Mordaunt withdraws

Rishi Sunak will be named the new Prime Minister.

The contest for the leadership was triggered by Liz Truss’ resignation on Friday.

Boris Johnson didn’t content the leadership despite claiming the support of 102 MPs.

Mr Sunak garnered the public support of 193 MPs and Penny Mordaunt 26.

Penny Mordaunt withdrew before 2 pm today Monday 24 October.

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