Rishi Sunak Resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Conservative Leader Concedes Defeat After Heavy Losses to Labour Party
Sunak's Resignation Marks the End of an Era for the Conservative Party
In a stunning turn of events, Rishi Sunak has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Conservative Party leader conceded defeat on Friday after his party suffered a heavy defeat to Keir Starmer's Labour Party in the recent general election. Sunak's resignation marks the end of an era for the Conservative Party, which has been in power for the past 12 years.
Sunak, who became Prime Minister in July 2022, has faced mounting pressure in recent months. His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis has been criticized by both the public and his own party. Sunak's decision to resign comes as no surprise to many, as the Conservative Party has been trailing Labour in the polls for months.
Sunak's resignation will trigger a leadership contest within the Conservative Party. A new leader is expected to be in place by the end of October. It is unclear who will replace Sunak, but several potential candidates have already emerged, including former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
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