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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