- Good morning, welcome to this Northern Echo live blog.
- We’ll be bringing you updates throughout the day as Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is set to become Prime Minister.
- We’ll have the latest updates from Westminster, reaction from across the North East and North Yorkshire and the latest analysis of events.
- Liz Truss is currently chairing her final cabinet meeting before Suank takes over in Downing Street. He is expected to make a speech shortly after 11.30am, after meeting with King Charles III.
- Stick with us for updates throughout the day.
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