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Rishi Sunak

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  • Born 12 May 1980
  • Age 44
  • Birth Place Southampton Hampshire, England
  • Profession Politician, Financial Analyst
  • Political Party Conservative
  • In Office Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom 25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024, Leader Of The Opposition 5 July 2024 - 2 November 2024, Leader Of The Conservative Party 24 October 2022 - 2 November 2024, Chancellor Of The Exchequer 13 February 2020 - 5 July 2022, Chief Secretary To The Treasury 24 July 2019 - 13 February 2020, Parliamentary Under-Secretary Of State For Local Government 9 January 2018 - 24 July 2019

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Rishi Sunak BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
Rishi Sunak: A meteoric rise and fall in British politics Born May 12, 1980, Rishi Sunak’s political career has been marked by rapid ascent and a swift decline. His path to becoming Prime Minister was unconventional, built on a background in finance at Goldman Sachs and hedge funds. Elected MP...

Rishi Sunak PERSONAL LIFE

Father Yashvir Sunak
Mother Usha Sunak
Spouse Akshata Murty ​(2009), ​
Education Winchester College, Lincoln College, Oxford (BA), Stanford University (MBA)

POSITIONS HELD BY Rishi Sunak

Position Tenure
Member of the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom 8 June 2017 - 6 November 2019
Member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom 7 May 2015 - 3 May 2017
Member of the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom 12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024
Chancellor of the Exchequer 13 February 2020 - 5 July 2022
Chief Secretary to the Treasury 24 July 2019 - 13 February 2020
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom 2019 - Present
Leader of the Conservative Party 24 October 2022 - 2 November 2024
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
First Lord of the Treasury 25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Minister for the Civil Service 25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Minister for the Union 25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government 9 January 2018 - 24 July 2019
Leader of the Opposition 5 July 2024 - 2 November 2024
Member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom 4 July 2024 - Present

RISHI SUNAK NEWS

UK PM Rishi Sunak firmly rules out May 2 general election

March 15, 2024 6:47 pm

The British Indian leader had indicated earlier in the year that he was considering going to the polls in the second half of the year but in recent weeks there had been mounting theories that he may call a snap election in early May.

PM Modi speaks to Sunak on progress in FTA talks

March 13, 2024 8:20 am

The British government statement said the leaders welcomed the “thriving” partnership between the UK and India and discussed recent progress on FTA negotiations.

PM Modi speaks to UK's Rishi Sunak on bilateral ties, FTA

March 13, 2024 8:21 am

The discussions took place during a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on Monday, according to the PMO

After threats and abuse, British lawmakers question their safety over Gaza

February 28, 2024 1:43 pm

Despite getting the highly charged ceasefire vote out of the way last week and the level of abuse easing a little, some lawmakers have decided to quit, saying the threats had become intolerable.

Rishi Sunak warns of 'toxic' culture in UK politics amid threats to MPs

February 25, 2024 6:17 pm

The 43-year-old British Indian leader issued a statement to condemn the hijacking of protests on the streets of the country by extremists to glorify terrorism.

Free world united with Ukraine, says UK PM Sunak on Russian conflict anniversary

February 24, 2024 5:43 pm

According to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), over 14.6 million people – about 40 per cent of the Ukrainian population – is in need of humanitarian assistance.

UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in 2 special elections

February 16, 2024 2:23 pm

The results will likely worsen fears among Conservatives that, after 14 years in power, the party is heading for defeat when a national election is held in less than a year.

UK economy falls into recession, adding to Sunak's election challenge

February 15, 2024 4:36 pm

Thursday's data means Britain joins Japan among the Group of Seven advanced economies in a recession, although it is likely to be short-lived and shallow by historical standards.

Rishi Sunak says ‘totally up for the fight' to win UK general election

February 11, 2024 5:24 pm

In an interview with The Times this weekend, the 43-year-old British Indian leader said he had reasons to be optimistic because the economy was “pointing in the right direction” and that the “future is going to be better”.

UK PM Sunak makes transgender jibe during visit of murdered girl's mother, faces flak

February 07, 2024 9:32 pm

In an exchange with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who had said mother of Brianna Ghey, a murdered transgender girl, was watching, Sunak said "defining a woman" was on a list of Starmer's broken promises, joking it had been "only 99% of a U-turn".

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