New UK PM to be revealed on 5 September

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak who has announced he will stand to be the next leader of the Conservative Party. Source: AAP

A new prime minister for the United Kingdom could be announced on 5 September. The 1922 Committee, which represents politicians in Britain's Conservative Party, says the first rounds of voting will take place this week. The perceived front-runner is Rishi Sunak, who so far has the backing of more than three dozen MPs. The 42 year-old became a household name after becoming Treasury chief in 2020, handing out billions of pounds to help businesses and workers during the coronavirus pandemic.


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