Episode description
Reaction to the new Conservative Party leader.
Almost four months after their crushing general election defeat, which triggered Rishi Sunak's resignation, the Conservatives have picked their woman.
Laura, Chris and Henry talk through this historic moment, and look at her victory speech and priorities in the coming weeks.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Henry Zeffman. It was made by Ben Mundy with Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham