Rishi Sunak is the country's new Prime Minister.

Mr Sunak was previously Chancellor of the Exchequer from February 2020 to July 2022 and ran in the previous leadership race, losing out to Liz Truss.

However, he secured more votes than Penny Mordaunt this time round and will soon take his place at 10 Downing Street.

Mr Sunak visited the Isle of Wight on August 6, and, unlike Ms Truss, was happy to meet up with local media including the Isle of Wight County Press. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Rishi Sunak being interviewed by County Press reporter Lori Little. Picture by Pamela Parker.Rishi Sunak being interviewed by County Press reporter Lori Little. Picture by Pamela Parker. (Image: Pamela Parker)

He talked about ferries, the critical incident which was declared at St Mary's Hospital at the time, and local families unable to find housing on the Island.

Rishi also answered questions on the Island Deal, but it became clear there's no specific Island Deal on the horizon with Mr Sunak in Number 10.

Mr Sunak grew up in Southampton and spent many holidays on the Island, visiting Blackgang Chine and Osborne House.

He has previously worked on government projects with Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. 

On his visit to the Island, Mr Sunak met Conservative Party members at Shanklin Conservative Club.