ANDOVER's MP has congratulated Liz Truss on becoming new leader of the Conservative Party and the country's next prime minister. 

MP for North West Hampshire Kit Malthouse said: “Many congratulations to Liz Truss on becoming the new leader of the Conservative Party.

“Liz ran a vigorous and forthright campaign and I know she will bring the same determination, energy and drive to confronting the big challenges facing the country, not least during the difficult winter that lies ahead.

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“For my part, I’ve spent the summer bringing together a powerful delivery engine in the Cabinet Office so that our new prime minister can get motoring fast, and knowing Liz as I do, I’m certain she will do exactly that.”

MP Caroline Nokes said: "I very much hope the new prime minister turns her attention immediately to the cost of living crisis how it is impacting families and individuals but also the wider impact on businesses, community organisations and the public sector all of whom fall outside the energy price cap. I have no doubt this will be her number one priority and I'm looking forward to her making public her plans." 

Mr Malthouse's comments coment following the announcement that Ms Truss, beat Rishi Sunak in the race to become the new leader of the Conservative Party.

She will also succeed Boris Johnson as PM, and will formally assume the position on Tuesday, September 6 when she visits The Queen in Balmoral for an invitation to form her own government.