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Tory leadership: How Liz Truss was chosen as PM Tory leadership: How Liz Truss was chosen as PM
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Liz Truss has been announced as the UK's next prime minister, after winning the Conservative Party leadership.Liz Truss has been announced as the UK's next prime minister, after winning the Conservative Party leadership.
She was chosen by a vote among party members, who make up less than 1% of the UK population.She was chosen by a vote among party members, who make up less than 1% of the UK population.
When does Liz Truss become prime minister?When does Liz Truss become prime minister?
Ms Truss was revealed as the winner of the leadership contest by Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs.Ms Truss was revealed as the winner of the leadership contest by Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs.
She won 81,326 votes, compared with 60,399 for former chancellor Rishi Sunak.She won 81,326 votes, compared with 60,399 for former chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Boris Johnson is due to announce his resignation to the Queen on Tuesday. Shortly after this, Ms Truss will be appointed by the monarch as the new PM.Boris Johnson is due to announce his resignation to the Queen on Tuesday. Shortly after this, Ms Truss will be appointed by the monarch as the new PM.
Watch: The 1922 Committee explained in 90 secondsWatch: The 1922 Committee explained in 90 seconds
Watch: The 1922 Committee explained in 90 secondsWatch: The 1922 Committee explained in 90 seconds
Constitutionally, there must be a prime minister at all times. So, Mr Johnson remains in post until his successor formally takes over.Constitutionally, there must be a prime minister at all times. So, Mr Johnson remains in post until his successor formally takes over.
Normally a new prime minister is invited to Buckingham Palace to be appointed by the Queen - on advice of the ruling party.Normally a new prime minister is invited to Buckingham Palace to be appointed by the Queen - on advice of the ruling party.
However, in a break from tradition, the Queen will instead stay in Balmoral and both Mr Johnson and Ms Truss will travel to Scotland to meet her there.However, in a break from tradition, the Queen will instead stay in Balmoral and both Mr Johnson and Ms Truss will travel to Scotland to meet her there.
Queen to stay at Balmoral to appoint new PMQueen to stay at Balmoral to appoint new PM
Who's in the UK Royal Family and how does it work?Who's in the UK Royal Family and how does it work?
Who picked the next Tory leader and prime minister?Who picked the next Tory leader and prime minister?
Conservative Party members picked the winner - in a choice between Ms Truss and Mr Sunak.Conservative Party members picked the winner - in a choice between Ms Truss and Mr Sunak.
To try to win their votes, Mr Sunak and Ms Truss spent the summer taking part in hustings events around the UK, where they were questioned about their policies.To try to win their votes, Mr Sunak and Ms Truss spent the summer taking part in hustings events around the UK, where they were questioned about their policies.
The events were open to Conservative members and were streamed on the party's website. Journalists were allowed to attend - but couldn't ask questions.The events were open to Conservative members and were streamed on the party's website. Journalists were allowed to attend - but couldn't ask questions.
Tory leadership candidates compared: Truss v SunakTory leadership candidates compared: Truss v Sunak
Do Tory leadership tax pledges add up?Do Tory leadership tax pledges add up?
Will there be a general election?Will there be a general election?
When a prime minister resigns, there isn't automatically a general election.When a prime minister resigns, there isn't automatically a general election.
When Theresa May took over from David Cameron in 2016, for example, she decided not to call an immediate election.When Theresa May took over from David Cameron in 2016, for example, she decided not to call an immediate election.
If Ms Truss chooses not to call an early election, the next one will have to be held by January 2025 at the latest.If Ms Truss chooses not to call an early election, the next one will have to be held by January 2025 at the latest.
Could there be an early election?Could there be an early election?
How did voting work?How did voting work?
The ballot of party members closed on Friday 2 September.The ballot of party members closed on Friday 2 September.
To be able to vote, Conservative members had to have joined the party on or before 3 June 2022.To be able to vote, Conservative members had to have joined the party on or before 3 June 2022.
Eligible members could vote by post or online.Eligible members could vote by post or online.
Watch: Conservative party members spoke to the BBC at a campaign event in NorwichWatch: Conservative party members spoke to the BBC at a campaign event in Norwich
Watch: Conservative party members spoke to the BBC at a campaign event in NorwichWatch: Conservative party members spoke to the BBC at a campaign event in Norwich
Originally they were going to be able to vote twice, with only their second vote - cast either online or by post - counted.Originally they were going to be able to vote twice, with only their second vote - cast either online or by post - counted.
But after the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, warned there was a risk that a foreign state could try to interfere in the process, the party decided that members would be allowed to vote only once.But after the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, warned there was a risk that a foreign state could try to interfere in the process, the party decided that members would be allowed to vote only once.
About 160,000 people were eligible to vote during the last Tory leadership election in 2019. The party says that number has since grown. There were 172,437 members who were eligible to vote in the 2022 contest and turnout was 82.6%.
Who are the Tories that will choose the next PM?Who are the Tories that will choose the next PM?
What powers does Boris Johnson still have?What powers does Boris Johnson still have?
Until he goes to the Queen and formally resigns, in theory Mr Johnson keeps all his powers.Until he goes to the Queen and formally resigns, in theory Mr Johnson keeps all his powers.
However, in reality, he lacks the authority to introduce substantial new policies, and promised his cabinet that he would not make any "major changes of direction".However, in reality, he lacks the authority to introduce substantial new policies, and promised his cabinet that he would not make any "major changes of direction".
One of his final acts in office is likely to be awarding knighthoods and appointments to the House of Lords in his resignation honours list.One of his final acts in office is likely to be awarding knighthoods and appointments to the House of Lords in his resignation honours list.
What was Boris Johnson's track record as PM?What was Boris Johnson's track record as PM?
What does the prime minister actually do?What does the prime minister actually do?
What happens when you stop being prime minister?What happens when you stop being prime minister?
How were the final two candidates selected?How were the final two candidates selected?
The Conservative Party's 357 eligible MPs held a series of votes. The candidate polling the lowest number was eliminated in each round, until only two remained:The Conservative Party's 357 eligible MPs held a series of votes. The candidate polling the lowest number was eliminated in each round, until only two remained:
Former Chancellor Rishi SunakFormer Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Foreign Secretary Liz TrussForeign Secretary Liz Truss
The six candidates knocked out were:The six candidates knocked out were:
Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt (fifth ballot)Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt (fifth ballot)
Former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch (fourth ballot)Former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch (fourth ballot)
Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat (third ballot)Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat (third ballot)
Attorney General Suella Braverman (second ballot)Attorney General Suella Braverman (second ballot)
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi (first ballot)Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi (first ballot)
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt (first ballot)Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt (first ballot)