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Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner in the Conservative Party's race to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. [AP Photo]

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak was the strong favorite Monday to become Britain's next prime minister - within days or even hours - as the governing Conservative Party sought stability at a time of immense economic challenges and after months of chaos that consumed the past two leaders.

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