Who is Rishi Sunak and why does he run the United Kingdom?

Rishi Sunak will replace the UK Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss.

recently deposed Boris Johnson It will not work again. The reports were announced Sunday evening Watchman. But his head is tilted Rishi Sunakwho did not give interviews during the premiership race that began last week, has no reason to throw in the towel.

Former Minister of Finance

Between 2020 and 2022, he served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of Great Britain for the Conservative Party. Sunak has been a Member of Parliament for the Richmond constituency since 2015.

He was often overshadowed by his flamboyant prime minister, Boris Johnson.

Rishi Sunak on Twitter

When the former prime minister announced on Sunday that he would not stand for re-election, Rishi Sunak tweeted a lengthy tweet of thanks for his year as prime minister, his Brexit strategy, vaccination campaign and defiance. Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine:

“Even if he decides not to run for the post of prime minister, I hope he will contribute to public life at home and abroad,” wrote Rishi Sunak on Sunday night.

Liz Truss quit

Liz Truss He replaced Boris Johnson in August as Prime Minister. But a few weeks into Liz Truss’ tenure, scandals followed one another. The Chancellor of the Exchequer had to resign after the budget presented by both sparked outcry within and beyond the borders of the UK.

Newly appointed Minister of Finance Jeremy Hunt Shortly afterwards it ripped through her entire budget, which led Tory MPs to publicly demand Truss’ resignation and an entire nation, led by the British press, to ask: “Can Liz Truss survive?”

The answer is no. Truss resigned and thus made history after only 45 days in office. writes bbc.

Many now hope that the turmoil has reached its peak. Al-Sinak is the only candidate with significant support in the party group in parliament and ministerial experience.

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Now that puts extra pressure on Penny Mordaunt Who is Sunak’s only opponent left in the race for prime minister? Half of the Conservative group in Parliament supports Rishi Sunak’s candidacy, while around 30 sympathizes with Mordaunt.

70 signatures from members of Parliament are required to officially run. He writes Watchman.

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