Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, former UK Chancellor who lost his shot at the premiership of the United Kingdom to Liz Truss just six weeks back, may replace her. Former PM Boris Johnson pulled out of Conservative Party leadership race paving the way for Sunak to become Britain’s next Prime Minister.
On October 23 putting his bid forward for the top job, Sunak tweeted his statement of intent. “The United Kingdom is a great country but we face a profound economic crisis. 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,” he wrote.
Acknowledging his fellow Tory leader’s contribution Sunak wrote,”Boris Johnson delivered Brexit and the great vaccine roll-out. He led our country through some of the toughest challenges we have ever faced, and then took on Putin and his barbaric war in Ukraine. We will always be grateful to him for that.”
Sunak also highlighted his track-record as an efficient policy maker in his statement and reminded everyone that as the Chancellor he led the country through extremely tough times “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.”
He promised to bring integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level of the government that he leads.
Back home in India, the possibility of Sunak being declared the PM of Britain has delighted many Indians.