New UK PM Rishi Sunak appoints Dominic Raab as Deputy PM, sacks several ministers

New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak started delivering on his "work would begin immediately" promise within an hour of his meeting with King Charles III. A string of members of Liz Truss's team of ministers were asked to step down as a precursor to the announcement of his new cabinet. Two crucial appointments were made by evening -- Dominic Raab as the Deputy Prime Minister and Jeremy Hunt as finance



minister.

So far four ministers have been asked to step down. Among them are Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg, Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis, Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith and Development minister Vicky Ford, sources said.

Dominic Raab -- -- who was the Deputy Prime Minister for former Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- will also hold the Secretary of State for Justice portfolio.