Highlights: John Glen appointed chief secretary to UK Treasury
Rishi Sunak won the race to become Britain's first prime minister of colour after getting the support of more than half of Conservative MPs on Monday.
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.
