A farewell to the Tory Party in true James O'Brien style | LBC

Rishi Sunak has officially stepped down as Prime Minister after a catastrophic election that saw the Tories slump to their lowest ever number of MPs.

The ex-PM flew back to London from Yorkshire where he conceded, telling the nation today in his resignation speech: “I am sorry.

“I have given this job my all but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change.

“I have heard your anger. Following this result I will step down as party leader, not immediately, but once the formal arrangements for selecting my successor are in place.”

He said Sir Keir Starmer is a "decent, public spirited man, who I respect."

James O'Brien reflects on the 'fall of the Tory Party' and who could be their next leader as they become the Official Opposition.

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