From MP to PM: 5 Interesting Facts about UK’s new PM Rishi Sunak that will Amaze You!
When India was celebrating Diwali, a new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was appointed. Yes, we are talking about none other than Rishi Sunak, who has created history by becoming the country’s first leader of colour. Rishi Sunak, who was set to become UK’s Prime Minister, was termed victorious on the auspicious day of Diwali. In 2015, Sunak was elected as MP for Richmond in Yorkshire in May. He served as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Local Government between 2018 and 2019, following which he entered the Cabinet as chief secretary to the Treasury. In 2020, he became the youngest Chancellor ever of the Exchequer in February. However, due to differences with former PM Boris Johnson, he resigned. He lost elections in the race to replace Johnson as UK’s PM to Liz Truss. However, as luck would favour it, Sunak again threw his hat in the ring on October 23, after Truss’s short tenure. Here are 5 things you should know about him: ...