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

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

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The transcript discusses the resignation of the Prime Minister and the subsequent leadership election process organized by the 1922 Committee. It highlights the voting process, ensuring security and fairness, and acknowledges the efforts of various contributors, including the party board, staff, and candidates like Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, who participated in the election under media scrutiny.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the organization of ballots by the 1922 Committee?

A party conference

A national crisis

The Prime Minister's resignation

A general election

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the speaker work with to ensure a secure and fair voting process?

CCHQ and Civica electoral services

The media

The general public

The National Convention

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the 1922 executive and officers play in the election process?

They selected the final candidates

They supported the administration of voting rounds

They managed the media coverage

They organized the hustings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of organizing hustings according to the speaker?

To raise funds for the party

To allow members to see candidates in action

To celebrate the party's achievements

To entertain party members

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two candidates were highlighted for their campaigns?

Boris Johnson and Theresa May

David Cameron and Nick Clegg

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss