UK: Liz Truss MP wins the Conservative leadership contest and becomes the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

The transcript details the results of the Conservative and Unionist Party leadership election. It begins with the announcement of the total number of eligible voters and the turnout percentage. The number of rejected votes is also mentioned. The valid votes received by each candidate, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, are provided, with Liz Truss being declared the winner and new leader of the party.

Who was the returning officer for the Conservative and Unionist Party leadership election?

• Boris Johnson

• Liz Truss

• Rishi Sunak

• Graham Brady

What was the total number of eligible voters in the election?

• 180,000

• 172,437

• 150,000

• 200,000

What percentage of voters participated in the election?

• 80.0%

• 82.6%

• 85.0%

• 75.5%

How many votes were rejected in the election?

• 700

• 654

• 500

• 800

Who was elected as the leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party?

• Rishi Sunak

• Liz Truss

• Boris Johnson

• Theresa May