Highlights: John Glen appointed chief secretary to UK Treasury
British leader of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership race to become the next United Kingdom's prime minister following incumbent premier Liz Truss's resignation on Thursday. Britain's King Charles III on Tuesday appointed Sunak and formally anointed him as the country's new Prime Minister. Sunak became the first PM of colour in Britain and won the support of more than half of the Conservative MPs after his challenger Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race. ...Read More
Former British PM Boris Johnson was expected to announce his candidacy but he also pulled out of race after reportedly failing to get at least 100 backers, the threshold required to make it on to the ballot. Johnson, however, claimed that he had the required support but decided not to run as "this would simply not be the right thing to do." Sunak's appointment came as several prominent Tory MPs visited his campaign headquarters on Monday.
With taking charge, Sunak will immediately have to take measures to grapple with UK's dwindling economy which Truss failed to manage. Her economic programme snowballed the crisis, swirling the country into further chaos which even triggered public demands to oust her.
John Glen appointed chief secretary to UK Treasury
John Glen was appointed as chief secretary to the Treasury on Tuesday, replacing Edward Argar.
Gillian Keegan appointed secretary of state for education
Gillian Keegan has been appointed secretary of state for education, according to Downing Street on Tuesday.
Chris Heaton-Harris re-appointed as Northern Ireland minister
Chris Heaton-Harris was re-appointed as Northern Ireland minister by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Michelle Donelan appointed as culture secretary
Michelle Donelan has been appointed as the culture secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet.
UK's Penny Mordaunt re-appointed as leader of House of Commons
British lawmaker Penny Mordaunt, who made an unsuccesful attempt to become the country's prime minister, was re-appointed as the leader of the House of Commons by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Indian-origin Suella Braverman back as home secretary in Sunak’s cabinet
Indian-origin Suella Braverman back as home secretary in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet.
Rishi Sunak retains Ben Wallace as defence secretary
Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak retains Ben Wallace as defence secretary.
UK finance minister Hunt: 'It is going to be tough'
Jeremy Hunt, who was re-appointed as British finance minister by Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, said the government would work to restore stability, confidence and long-term growth, while acknowledging a tough time lay ahead.
Rishi Sunak appoints Dominic Raab as deputy PM
Rishi Sunak has appointed Dominic Raab as deputy prime minister and justice secretary.
Jeremy Hunt retained as UK finance minister
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak keeps Jeremy Hunt as finance minister amid new cabinet formation.
Secretary of State for Wales Robert Buckland is the latest cabinet resignation
Secretary of State for Wales Robert Buckland is the latest cabinet resignation, announcing he will support Rishi Sunak from the backbenchers. Buckland took on the role under Boris Johnson after Simon Hart’s resignation in July.
The former barrister had previously been in the cabinet, as justice secretary, between July 2019 and September 2021 and is also a former solicitor general.
Ranil Jayawardena resigns from his role as environment secretary
Ranil Jayawardena has resigned from his role as environment secretary. He was appointed by Liz Truss after she became prime minister.
Jayawardena tweeted his resignation letter to the prime minister, in which he said it was a privilege to serve in the role and that he would continue to work hard for his constituents in North East Hampshire.
Simon Clarke resigns as Levelling-Up Secretary
Simon Clarke has resigned as Levelling-Up Secretary.
He tweeted: "It has been a great privilege to serve as Secretary of State for [the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities], working alongside some terrific people to level up our communities, just as it was before that as Chief Secretary of HM Treasury.
"It has only been while holding these positions that I’ve come to appreciate the full weight of responsibility that ministers bear, and we are deeply fortunate to be supported in this by our civil servants and special advisers (and never forget them on days like today)."
Alok Sharma sacked from cabinet, remains UK COP26 President
Alok Sharma has been removed from the cabinet but remains Cop26 president. He'll negotiate on behalf of the UK at Cop27 in Egypt but will no longer be a minister or attend cabinet.
EU stresses Brexit treaty in congrats to UK PM Sunak
The European Union stressed Tuesday that it remained committed to seeing the full Brexit agreement with Britain upheld -- especially on Northern Ireland -- as it congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming its new prime minister.
Jeremy Hunt to remain UK finance minister
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that Jeremy Hunt will remain in his post as finance minister, Sky News reported.
UK justice secretary Brandon Lewis resigns
British justice secretary Brandon Lewis resigned on Tuesday following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as prime minister.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson congratulates Rishi Sunak
Former UK PM Boris Johnson congratulated Rishi Sunak on being appointed as the British Prime Minister.
Sunak pledges to restore stability as he becomes UK leader
Britain's new prime minister says “mistakes were made” by his predecessor, and has promised to place “economic stability and confidence” at the heart of his agenda.
Rishi Sunak vows to earn each Briton's trust as UK PM, talks of hopes, challenges
In his first speech as the UK PM outside 10, Downing Street, the third boss the country had in three months, Sunak said fixing mistakes begins now. He said he will unite his country and earn his the citizens' trust. “Trust is earned and I will earn yours… I will bring compassion to challenges the country faces," Sunak said, adding there will be difficult decisions.
Indian-origin British PM, Rishi Sunak arrives at 10 Downing Street, addresses nation
Indian-origin British PM, Rishi Sunak arrives at 10 Downing Street, makes his first speech as prime minister.
Rishi Sunak leaves Buckingham Palace
Newly appointed Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves Buckingham Palace.
Sunak appointed Britain's PM by King Charles III
Rishi Sunak has been appointed as Britain's PM by King Charles III.
Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III
Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III to be anointed Britain's Prime Minister.
‘We must support Ukraine’: Outgoing PM Liz Truss
"We must support Ukraine in its brave fight against Putin's aggression. Ukraine must prevail&we must continue to strengthen our nation's defences. That's what I've been striving to achieve&I wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of our country': Outgoing PM Liz Truss.
Liz Truss wishes Rishi Sunak 'all the success'
Outgoing British Prime Minister Liz Truss wished her Rishi Sunak ‘every success for the good’ of the United Kingdom in her final address to the nation on Tuesday as she made an exit from 10 Downing Street.
Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata earned ₹126.61 cr dividend income from Infosys in 2022
Akshata Murty, Britain's incoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife whose tax status on income from outside the UK had triggered a controversy, earned ₹126.61 crore (USD 15.3 million) in dividend income in 2022 from her shareholding in India's second-largest IT firm Infosys.
Rishi Sunak at 42 is youngest British PM in over 200 years
Sunak — at 42 will be the youngest British leader for more than 200 years. The PM elect will face an economy sliding toward recession, further swirled into chaos following Truss' economic policies. The Treasury chief himself for two years until July, Sunak said Monday that Britain faces “a profound economic challenge.”
‘Barack Obama moment for British Hindus’: UK Hindu temple leader on Sunak’s rise to PM
Rishi Sunak becoming UK's Prime Minister is "our Barack Obama moment," said the leader of a Hindu temple that was set up by the Indian-origin leader's grandfather.
India, Pakistan on cusp of history to share pride as Sunak set to be first non-White British PM
With Rishi Sunak all set to be the first non-White Prime Minister of Britain, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are on the cusp of history to share a pride, though none of them played a role in it.
Newly appointed Jeremy Hunt expected to continue in Sunak's cabinet
Rishi Sunak is expected to keep Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor of the Exchequer as he seeks to calm markets and form a united government when he becomes UK prime minister on Tuesday.
Internet congratulates Ashish Nehra instead of Rishi Sunak for becoming UK PM
A meme fest was sparked on social media, soon after United Kingdom's Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak became the first Indian-descent prime minister of the Britain on Monday.
On Rishi Sunak's UK appointment, opposition in India has this to say. LIVE
Former Union minister and veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram also said there is a lesson to be learned by India and the parties that practise majoritarianism while tweeting about Sunak's win.
Sunak will be UK's third PM since Sept amid growing energy crisis
The United Kingdom is facing the problem of persistently high energy prices in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which will be PM elect Rishi Sunak's one of the tests as it present a problem to both businesses and households when government support runs out in April 2023.
Amid calls for polls, why British public is not choosing its leader. Explained
In Britain, the party of government can change leader according to its own rules, and that person becomes prime minister without the need for a national election...read more.
Rishi Sunak's message to Tory MPs before he meets King Charles III|
As the United Kingdom hopes for better days ahead with a third leadership change within weeks, Indian-origin Rishi Sunak’s rise to the prime minister’s post has prompted congratulatory messages from across the word…read more.
Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy owns 0.93% stake in Infosys
Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy is an Indian citizen, with a stake of 0.93% in Infosys valued at about $721 million, and the couple's wealth has been a divisive issue for the British public…read more.
Markets breathe sigh of relief as Rishi Sunak set to take charge as PM
United Kingdom government bonds rallied as Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become the prime minster, replacing Liz Truss, who resigned on Thursday after her tax-cutting economic package sent shockwaves in the financial markets…read more.
Truss to chair final cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street before submitting formal resignation to King
Outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss will chair her final Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday morning before formally submitting her resignation to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. On Monday, she extended her full support to Sunak after he won the leadership race to become the country's next leader.
Narayana Murthy congratulates son-in-law Rishi Sunak on big win: ‘We are proud’
Infosys co- founder Narayana Murthy - responding to son-in-law Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Britain's Prime Minister - has wished him success on the new feat…read more.
Biden on Rishi Sunak becoming the next UK PM: 'Groundbreaking milestone'
United States President Joe Biden on Monday hailed Rishi Sunak as the next prime minister of the UK and called his win a “ground-breaking milestone”.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulates Rishi Sunak on ‘historic’ feat
Rishi Sunak to take charge as PM after meeting Britain's King
Rishi Sunak, 42 will take charge as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III on Tuesday, a day after he was elected the new leader of the Conservative Party.
