Next prime minister latest: Rishi Sunak promises 'stability and unity' in first address to nation
Rishi Sunak has promised to bring "stability" and "unity" to the United Kingdom after he was crowned as the new Tory leader and the next prime minister.
Delivering his first address to the nation after winning the race to replace Liz Truss, Mr Sunak said: "The United Kingdom is a great country. But there is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge.
"We now need stability, and unity, and I will make it my utmost priority to bring our party and our country together."
Mr Sunak said that is the "only way we will overcome the challenges we face and build a better, more prosperous future for our children and our grandchildren".
He added: "I pledge that I will serve you with integrity and humility, and I will work day in, day out to deliver for the British people."