Summary

Southampton's Rishi Sunak becomes UK Prime Minister today

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  • Southampton-born Rishi Sunak has become Prime Minister today
  • He had gained the support of more than half of Tory MPs
  • Portsmouth North MP, Penny Mordaunt, dropped out of the race
  • Follow this blog for updates and reaction
  • Additional reporting by Jose Ramos and Shivalika Puri

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