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Rishi Sunak's Shocking Resignation After Historic Defeat: What Led to the Tory Leader's Downfall

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Breaking News: Rishi Sunak steps down as Conservative Party leader and PM after a landslide defeat in the elections. Read more!

In a surprising turn of events, Rishi Sunak has taken full responsibility for the historic defeat of the Tory party in the recent elections. Labour is predicted to secure a massive majority of 166 seats, with Reform UK and the Lib Dems siphoning votes away from the Tories. Sunak, expressing regret, announced his resignation as leader of the Conservatives in a heartfelt speech, signaling the beginning of a new leadership race. As he departs with a nod to his accomplishments, the political arena prepares for a shift in power. In a symbolic move, Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace for his final audience with King Charles III after his resignation, marking the end of his tenure.

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Rishi Sunak accepts responsibility for historic Tory defeat (BBC News)

Labour is on course for a majority of 166, as Reform UK and the Lib Dems take votes from the Tories.

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'I am sorry:' Rishi Sunak on election loss | CNN (CNN)

Following his party's major election loss, Rishi Sunak announced he will step down as leader of the Conservatives. Watch his full speech.

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Rishi Sunak resigns as Tory leader as well as PM after election defeat (The Guardian)

Sunak apologises to country and fires starting pistol on leadership race before going to Buckingham Palace for final audience with king.

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Rishi Sunak departs with a brief nod to his achievements – mostly ... (The Guardian)

As Larry the Cat sees off another PM, Sunak suffers the ultimate kick in the teeth as the sun comes out for Starmer.

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Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak quits as Conservative Party leader ... (CNBC)

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will step down as leader of the Conservative Party after the Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the ...

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Rishi Sunak Urges “Decency & Tolerance” In Final Downing Street ... (Deadline)

General Election: Rishi Sunak has resigned and Keir Starmer is heading to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III.

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Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain's ... (ABC News)

Rishi Sunak heads to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain's prime minister after historic defeat for his Conservatives.

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'Ineffectual' and 'snippy': the rapid rise and stunning fall of Rishi Sunak (Financial Times)

Having gone from junior minister to prime minister in barely three years, Sunak has left his Conservative party with its worst-ever result. His Icarus-like arc ...

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He's beaten and humiliated, but Rishi Sunak has one final job to do ... (The Guardian)

He must do everything he can to make sure it is MPs, and not party members, who choose his successor, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins.

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'Bittersweet': south Asians in UK reflect on Rishi Sunak's historic ... (The Guardian)

People share their pride and disappointment on the tenure of Britain's first Asian and Hindu prime minister.

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Rishi Sunak resigns after stunning UK election loss (Aljazeera.com)

Rishi Sunak said he was sorry as he steps down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after a bruising election defeat.

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Rishi Sunak's final speech as Prime Minister: 5 July 2024 (GOV.UK)

To the country, I would like to say, first and foremost, I am sorry. I have given this job my all. But you have sent a clear signal that the government of ...

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Rishi Sunak speech in full outside Number 10 (BBC News)

Read Rishi Sunak's full speech, delivered outside Number 10, after losing the 2024 general election.

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UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader (Reuters)

Britain's Rishi Sunak said he would meet King Charles to formally resign as prime minister on Friday and would also stand down as leader of the defeated ...

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Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of ... (ABC News)

LONDON -- Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's prime minister showed a lack of political touch. The Conservative Party's problems were grave before ...

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What's Next For Rishi Sunak? (elle.com)

Having conceded defeat to the Labour party, where to does the ill-fated Conservative party leader and his family go from here?

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'A difficult hand played poorly': how No 10 slipped from Sunak's grasp (The Guardian)

He first became an MP in 2015, in the normally safe Conservative seat of Richmond, North Yorkshire, and was promoted to chancellor in February 2020 when ...

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Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of ... (The Associated Press)

Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's prime minister showed a lack of political touch. The Conservative Party's problems were grave before the election ...

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Reminds of skeleton: Akshata Murtys dress steals show at Rishi ... (WION)

When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the ...

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