New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Vows to Fix Predecessor’s ‘Mistakes,’ Ensure Stability

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement after taking office outside Number 10 in Downing Street, in London, on Oct. 25, 2022. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to fix the “mistakes” by his predecessor Liz Truss and to rebuild economic stability and confidence.

Sunak, 42, became the youngest prime minister for more than 200 years after being appointed by King Charles III at the Buckingham Palace on Oct. 25.