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Liz Truss elected UK PM, defeats Rishi Sunak by over 20,000 votes

Liz Truss has become the new United Kingdom prime minister as she defeated Indian-origin Rishi Sunak by over 20,000 votes.

Rishi Sunak, who was up against Liz Truss in the UK prime minister race, fell short of 20,927 votes to become the runner up in the election. Liz Truss took over the reins of the country by winning 81,326 votes, while Rishi bagged 60,399.