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Rishi Sunak has been chosen as the new leader of the UK’s Conservative Party and the country’s first prime minister from an Asian background. Mr Sunak said bringing his party and the UK together was his "utmost priority". Mr Sunak, who is a practising Hindu, won his party’s leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from Conservative members of Parliamment. Before becoming an MP, Mr Sunak worked in finance and is thought to be one of the richest MPs. He replaces Liz Truss who resigned after just 45 days in office, when her plans for tax cuts and unfunded borrowing led to turmoil on the financial markets. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by political editor Chris Mason. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews
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Rishi Sunak has been chosen as the new leader of the UK’s Conservative Party and the country’s first prime minister from an Asian background. Mr Sunak said bringing his party and the UK together was his "utmost priority". Mr Sunak, who is a practising Hindu, won his party’s leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from Conservative members of Parliamment. Before becoming an MP, Mr Sunak worked in finance and is thought to be one of the richest MPs. He replaces Liz Truss who resigned after just 45 days in office, when her plans for tax cuts and unfunded borrowing led to turmoil on the financial markets. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by political editor Chris Mason. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews
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