Conservative Party

Almost two-thirds of public want general election once Sunak becomes PM

The number of people supporting calls for a general election has increased since Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister.

He will become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the support of Conservative MPs.

The turnover of prime ministers has speeded up in recent decades.

The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.

The First Minister said she would try to foster a good working relationship with Rishi Sunak.

As Rishi Sunak was named leader, calls for an election increased.

Scotland’s First Minister said it is undemocratic for the Conservative party to change their leadership again without an election.

Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt will face an in-tray piled high with problems.

Andrew Bowie is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest and said the former Chancellor will bring stability to the country.

Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the powerful 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, has said the party will have a new leader by Friday.