Britain's new Prime Minister

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Britain's new Prime Minister

The Queen will appoint the new PM at Balmoral Castle on 6th September, the palace confirms


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It will be a bit different this handover, as every PM of her reign has done the traditional drive down the Mall to Buckingham Palace.

Although I have my preference, I feel sorry for whoever is about to take over as PM - the winter ahead looks set to be very grim indeed.

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I hope it's me

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Result just announced:


TRUSS: 81,326 (57.4%)
SUNAK: 60,399 (42.6%)

Turnout: 82.6% // TOTAL NO. OF VOTERS: 141,725

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Boris just arrived at Balmoral Castle.

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Liz Truss is now Britain's 56th Prime Minister and the Queen's 15th Prime Minister.

After the kissing of hands, she'll head back down to the capital to begin appointing the new Cabinet this afternoon/evening.

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Great Offices of State currently being announced by Number 10.

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