Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to the news that the former chancellor is to be the next PM.
Shares rose in London after a rollercoaster day.
The former chancellor becomes the new Tory leader after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of MPs.
The turnover of prime ministers has speeded up in recent decades.
The First Minister said she would try to foster a good working relationship with Rishi Sunak.
He will become the UK’s first Hindu PM after his rival failed to get the support of 100 colleagues.
He became a member of parliament only seven years ago.
The former chancellor has emerged victorious just weeks after finishing runner-up to Liz Truss.
The former chancellor will become the first non-white prime minister, the first Hindu in the top job and also arguably…
As Rishi Sunak was named leader, calls for an election increased.