Rishi Sunak becomes latest UK prime minister after Mordaunt concedes defeat
The former chancellor will take over from Liz Truss after she managed to last just 44 days in the job.
The former chancellor will take over from Liz Truss after she managed to last just 44 days in the job.
The former chancellor is the favourite to lead the Tories after ex-PM Boris Johnson dramatically withdrew from the race he never officially entered.
Candidates need the support of 100 MPs to get on to the ballot on Monday.
The 'two-month chancellor' said Sunak is "immensely talented" after Johnson confirmed he had pulled out of the leadership race.
Thankfully, Sangita Myska was on hand to set the record straight.
Johnson is believed to have got the support of the 100 MPs required to reserve his place in the vote.
Sunak has narrowly pulled ahead of Johnson among Tory MP nominations, but Johnson is hot on his heels.
ITV's Harry Horton relayed the concerned of a man from Yorkshire during his interview with the prime minister.
"Didn't get the job? We've got jobs for everyone."
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