New U.K. Prime Minister Chosen to Replace Liz Truss | PEOPLE

A new U.K. prime minister has been selected to replace Liz Truss, who resigned last week amid controversy over a widely criticized tax plan, becoming the nation's shortest-serving prime minister.

Rishi Sunak, 42, will soon assume the top role, serving as the U.K.'s third premier in an eight-week span — and the first British Asian prime minister in history. Sunak went head-to-head with Truss for the premiership last month, earning 43% of the vote to Truss' 57%.

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New U.K. Prime Minister Chosen to Replace Liz Truss | PEOPLE

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