Rishi Sunak formally appointed British PM

Rishi Sunak has formally become British Prime Minister.

He’s spent time with King Charles this morning where – as is tradition – he was invited to form a government, following the formal acceptance of Liz Truss’ resignation.

This afternoon, Mr Sunak’s expected to appoint ministers to his top team.

Earlier, Liz Truss formally tendered her resignation to the monarch – after just 49 days in office.

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