Rishi Sunak has announced he will step down as Tory leader following the general election defeat once formal arrangements for a successor have taken place.
Speaking outside No 10, Mr Sunak addressed the nation saying “I am sorry”, adding: “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility”.
Mr Sunak added: “This is a difficult day at the end of a number of difficult days but I leave this job honoured to have been your prime minister.”
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