Breaking news: The result of the election, which the whole world has been waiting for, has been announced! All eyes were on the election in England. Britain’s new prime minister, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak competing, has been announced. Former Finance Minister Sunak took the leadership of the party with 60,399 and 42.6 percent of the total votes, while Liz Truss took 57.4 percent of the total votes with 81 thousand 326 votes. Truss’s prime ministership focused on her meeting with Queen Elizabeth, who is in Scotland due to health problems, and Boris Johnson’s resignation.
LAST MINUTE: HERE IS THE NEW PRIME MINISTER OF ENGLAND
Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the “1922 Committee”, the organ that carries out the processes of leadership election and dismissal of the leader in the party, announced the results of the voting of the party members at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in the capital, London.
Accordingly, in the voting, Liz Truss received 81 thousand 326 votes, while her rival Rishi Sunak remained with 60 thousand 399 votes.
Thus, Truss, who won the leadership race of the ruling Conservative Party, also became the country’s new prime minister.
Truss, who is married and has two children, became “Britain’s 3rd female prime minister” after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.
ECONOMY MESSAGE IN THE FIRST TALK OF THE NEW PRESIDENT TRUSS
In his post-election speech, Truss thanked his rival Rishi Sunak and former prime minister Boris Johnson.
Emphasizing his intention to fulfill his promises to the voters, Truss gave messages about the economy.
Truss stated that he will come up with a bold plan to cut taxes and grow the economy, and that he will cope with the crisis in energy bills.
Pointing to the 2024 elections, Truss said, “We will have a great success.”
TOMORROW, HE WILL TAKE THE TASK OF ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will present his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, who is spending her holiday at Balmoral Manor in Scotland, tomorrow, and then Truss will receive the mandate from the Queen to form the new government.
After meeting with the Queen, the new Prime Minister Truss will return to the capital, London, where he will make a speech.
Liz Truss is expected to announce the new cabinet tomorrow.
Boris Johnson announced on July 7 that he resigned from the leadership of the ruling Conservative Party, and that he would continue to serve as prime minister until a new leader is elected.
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