Rishi Sunak

Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak

Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party who became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 25, 2022. Before becoming Prime Minister, Sunak held several key positions in government, most notably as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022 under Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He played a crucial role in leading the UK’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing the furlough scheme, which helped millions of workers and businesses survive during lockdowns. His management of public finances during this time earned him praise for his decisive action, although his later handling of economic issues was a point of contention within his party, especially regarding rising inflation and energy costs.

GPs Overwhelmingly Back National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme

According to a poll, 94% of GPs support the Government introducing a national prostate cancer screening programme, initially targeting high-risk men. Prostate cancer is now more common than breast cancer, and experts believe bringing in screening could save hundreds of lives a year. The doctors join cancer charities and former PM Rishi Sunak in arguing that the move would be life-saving and cost-effective. Sir Keir Starmer also praised the Mail's campaign for raising awareness about this pressing health issue, noting that prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in England with 55,033 cases identified in 2023.

Ex-Conservative Minister Set for Peerage After Admitting Election Betting

Sir Alister Jack, a former Conservative cabinet minister, is expected to be awarded a seat in the House of Lords after admitting to placing three bets on the 2024 general election date. He previously served as Scottish Secretary and received a knighthood from Rishi Sunak in July 2024 but was not given a peerage at that time.

Rishi Sunak resignation speech

  • Friday, 05 July 2024

Rishi Sunak resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024, following a crushing defeat in the general election held the day before. The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, secured a commanding victory, winning 410 out of 650 seats, marking the party's largest majority since 1997. This resulted in the Conservative Party's worst performance in history, with only 131 seats remaining.

The key moments from Sunak and Starmer's fiery first head-to-hea

  • Tuesday, 04 June 2024

key moments from Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer’s first televised debate of the election.

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