Rishi Sunak gives statement as new Conservative leader – watch in full

Rishi Sunak promised to serve 'with integrity and humility' as he said the UK faces a 'profound economic challenge'.

Addressing the nation for the first time as the newly elected leader of the Conservative party, Sunak started by paying tribute to Liz Truss for her leadership, saying she served 'under exceptionally difficult circumstances'. He added it is the greatest privilege of his life 'to be able to serve the party I love and give back to the country I owe so much to'.

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[P--B]

Blink twice if you've been kidnapped Rishi

[ryantaylor]

That was the most teleprompt speech that's ever been prompted.

[theyetiguide]

I think he wrote that speech in the summer.

[joeb]

That was the most robotic and sarcastic speech I've ever saw

[steadijim]

When he says, “the country i owe so much to…”, is he referring to tax?

[Edwardify]

That man couldn't stare at that teleprompted any harder 💀

[Popickdra]

The way he just stares in one direction without looking anywhere else is astounding yet unsurprising

[HevyDevy]

Well that speech was certainly void of anything resembling human emotion

[slowhand]

Liz Truss served with dignity and grace? If you think that mate, we've got real problems...

[aimafa]

Breaking news: First robot in UK history becomes prime minister

[Weesperbuurt]

How many meaningless clichés does it take to make a speech. He’s become a zombie like Truss.

[llynellyn]

I have seen actual robots give less robotic speeches xD

[AndreA-keid]

The UK is doomed. A PM who lives a billionaire lifestyle will really be able to relate to the working class and the poor. And, lets not forget how deceitful him and his wife have been shown to be. How can you trust someone like that. He's a PM for the rich.

[HardcorePanda]

Need general election, too much drama.

[dannybodros]

Just for once, I wish a politician would just step up to the lectern and speak without a teleprompter. A simple "We have a lot of work to do, and I'll do my best" would be a much more effective statement than the asinine garbage we've just witnessed.

[OmYoJEL]

He speaks like a robot. Pure evil the lot of em.

[joewedg]

Pay tribute to Liz truss? 😂 not great to start off talking bollox tbh

[geoffpulham]

Oh well, seeing as he and his wife are worth £730m, he should at least be able to pay for his own wallpaper.

[CYBERDOODY]

He seems more wooden than usual. He didn't even blink

[jamohking]

The stone that builders rejected has become the corner stone.