By: Natasha Archary
Rishi Sunak has become the first British Prime Minister of colour, and the first non-Christian leader to take office at No.10 Downing Street.
In what is dubbed a milestone in the UK, Sunak who is worth an estimated £730,000,000 is set to meet King Charles III on Tuesday, 25 October before he takes over as Prime Minister.
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Sunak beat Penny Mordaunt to office, after she dropped out of the race moments before votes were announced.
At 42-years, Rishi Sunak is the youngest British leader in more than two centuries.
He replaces outgoing British Prime Minister Liz Truss who is expected to tender her resignation to the King shortly before Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace.
In his run-up to office, Sunak who has been a Member of Parliament since 2015, said he wants to fix the UK’s economy, unite the Conservative Part and deliver for Great Britain.
“The challenges we face now are even greater. But the opportunities – if we make the right choice – are phenomenal.
I have the track record of delivery, a clear plan to fix the biggest problems we face and I will deliver on the promise of the 2019 manifesto.”
Newly elected British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak
The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) October 23, 2022
That’s why I am standing to be Leader of the Conservative Party and your next Prime Minister.
I want to fix our economy, unite our Party and deliver for our country. pic.twitter.com/BppG9CytAK
Hindu by religion, Sunak’s appointment is a historic moment in Britain’s evolution as a multicultural and multi-faith state.
He was named Prime Minister as Hindus celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights on Monday, 24 October.
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