Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain's next prime minister — the third this year.
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON — Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and will become Britain’s next prime minister — the third this year.
Sunak had been the strong favorite as the governing Conservative Party sought stability at a time of immense economic challenges and after months of chaos that consumed the past two leaders. He has promised “integrity, professionalism and accountability” if he forms a government — a nod to the growing to desire for a leader who can tackle the country's problems.
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