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British government ministers arrive for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, ahead of a statement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak where he announced that general elections will take place on July 4. IMAGES
UK politicians come and go at 10 Downing Street as new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak forms his new government. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is one of the notable arrivals, retained from Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss disastrous government. Sunak's second cabinet appointment was his close ally Dominic Raab as deputy prime minister and justice secretary. IMAGES
Members of the British Conservative Party arrive at 10 Downing Street after Liz Truss became the new Prime Minister. Arrivals include Suella Braverman, expected to be the new home secretary, Therese Coffey, expected to be the new health minister, James Cleverly, expected to be the new foreign secretary, and Wendy Morton, expected to be the new chief whip. IMAGES
British Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, expected to become the UK's new Chancellor of the Exchequer under Prime Minister Liz Truss, arrives at 10 Downing Street after an official speech by the new British leader. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to make a statement in parliament after he received a version of an eagerly-awaited report into claims of lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office. Senior civil servant Sue Gray has been investigating a series of revelations about boozy get-togethers held while the government told the public to remain socially distanced. The public and political anger at the apparent double-standards has put Johnson's position in jeopardy, prompting speculation he could be ousted or have to resign. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.