Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s next prime Minister replacing Liz Truss, who resigned under pressure 20th October 2022, after her economic agenda caused tumoil. Sunak win came after his remaining contender for the position Penny Mordaunt withdrew from the race. He was announced the new leader of the UK in a tweet on the conservatives Twitter handle 24th October 2022.
The 42 years old is a former chancellor of the Exchequer who is the son of the Indian immigrants. Sunak makes history as Britain’s third prime minister in seven weeks, will face the huge challenge of projecting stability after a period of historic political and financial market chaos. But his other task shepherding the country through a recession is poised to be just as daunting.
