LIVE: Rishi Sunak to make first speech as PM after Liz Truss resigns - updates

Good morning, welcome to this Northern Echo live blog. We’ll be bringing you updates throughout the day as Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is set to become Prime Minister. We’ll have the latest updates from Westminster, reaction from across the North East and North Yorkshire and the latest analysis of events. Liz Truss is currently chairing her final cabinet meeting before Suank takes over in Downing Street. He is expected to make a speech shortly after 11.30am, after meeting with King Charles III. Stick with us for updates throughout the day.

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