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The strong stance on Russia and China, along with promises of increased defence spending, may lead to a more forward international role for Britain on Truss’s watch, writes Kim Sengupta

Mr Johnson came under fire for comments he made in his final address on Downing Street

New PM is 56th holder of the office and the third woman to head the government

A new PM with the support of less than half her MPs needs to sort out a country facing calamity. What could go wrong, asks Marina Hyde

Liz Truss has just won the role of prime minister, but now she must navigate her party – and Britain – out of the mess her predecessor left behind.

Prime ministers who ascend to office between general elections are often egotistically keen to secure a personal mandate rather than relying on the achievements of their predecessors. Naturally, then, many are now wondering if newly installed Prime Minister Liz Truss will call a general election.

The new Conservative leader flew to Balmoral

The Scots comedian is best known for her Nicola Sturgeon voice overs and has now had fans in stitches at her take on PM Boris Johnson's exit and his new successor at Westminster, Liz Truss.

Her first priority will be producing a plan to help households and businesses facing crippling energy costs.

The Queen was pictured meeting the new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral today - and was seen holding a walking stick as she greeted the new Tory leader at her home in Scotland

Labour’s Angela Rayner, the SNP’s Ian Blackford and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey spoke to PA after Boris Johnson’s farewell speech.