He will become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the support of Conservative MPs.
Tory leadership
Incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak tells warring Tories to ‘unite or die’
The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.
Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity
The First Minister said she would try to foster a good working relationship with Rishi Sunak.
Rishi Sunak: the leader who foresaw the financial chaos he now inherits
The former chancellor will become the first non-white prime minister, the first Hindu in the top job and also arguably the richest occupant of No 10.
Scottish Tories call for unity as Sunak set to become PM
As Rishi Sunak was named leader, calls for an election increased.
Sturgeon: ‘Horror show’ Tory leadership contest must lead to general election
Scotland’s First Minister said it is undemocratic for the Conservative party to change their leadership again without an election.
Sunak would be youngest UK prime minister in modern political history
The 42-year-old would also be the country’s first non-white PM.
2019 Tory manifesto: Where does it stand under another new prime minister?
Boris Johnson’s manifesto preceded the war in Ukraine, the cost-of-living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
What’s in store for the next prime minister?
Rishi Sunak or Penny Mordaunt will face an in-tray piled high with problems.
Snap general election is not in national interest – Scottish Tory MP
Andrew Bowie is backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest and said the former Chancellor will bring stability to the country.