Rishi Sunak greets Tory members as he arrives at Conservative HQ after being named new leader

Rishi Sunak greeted Tory party members as he arrived at Conservative HQ after being named the new leader on Monday.

Mr Sunak - who will become prime minister tomorrow - was cheered as he shook hands and embraced colleagues before entering the building.

Ahead of arriving at Conservative HQ, Mr Sunak addressed Tory MPs in the House of Commons in a behind-closed-doors.

Sir Graham Brady announced on Monday afternoon that Mr Sunak had no challengers for the leadership, with Penny Mordaunt failing to secure enough backing to force a contest.

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