Britain’s new prime minister

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will become the successor to Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth II


Boris Johnson: British Prime Minister from July 23, 2019 to September 6, 2022

Liz Truss: Confirmed as leader of Conservative Party after beating ex-finance minister Rishi Sunak


Monday: Tory Party leadership contest announces Truss winning members’ ballot by 81,326 to 60,399 votes

Tuesday morning: Johnson and Truss travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland

Johnson tenders his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury to Queen Elizabeth – he also advises Queen on his successor

Tuesday afternoon: New leader is called to meet Head of State. Queen will ask Truss if
she is able to form government – Truss will “kiss hands” and become prime minister

Tuesday 15:00GMT: New PM flies back to London to deliver speech outside Downing Street and announce top Cabinet appointments

Wednesday: Prime Minister’s Questions in House of Commons will see Truss go head-to-head with Labour leader Keir Starmer


Sources: Institute for Government, Royal Central
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