Rishi Sunak, who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in Boris Johnson's government, will be the new British Prime Minister. He resigned in the summer before Johnson's fall.
In the Conservative party leadership competition at the end of the summer, the competition was finally decided between him and Liz Truss: the majority of the party membership then decided in favor of Truss. During the campaign
Sunak criticized Truss's unfounded and dangerous tax reduction program, which quickly led to the collapse of British economic policy and the impeachment of Liz Truss.
In the days following Truss's resignation, Boris Johnson indicated that he would not run for the leadership again, and the candidate Penny Mordaunt withdrew.
Thus, Rishi Sun can become party leader and prime minister: he can be the first Indian-born, Hindu leader of Great Britain.
In the message announcing his candidacy for prime minister, Sunak said:
“The UK is a great country, but we are facing a deep economic crisis. Our party's decision will determine whether the new generation of Britons will have more opportunities than the previous one. That is why I am running now to be your new Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, to deliver for the country.
I served as their finance minister, helping to govern the economy in the most difficult times. Our current challenges are even greater. But the possibilities - if we make the right decision - are even greater.
I have the evidence of my performance so far, I have a clear plan to solve our biggest problems and I will deliver on the promises of the 2019 manifesto. There will be integrity, professionalism and accountability at all levels of my government. I will work every day to get things done.
I am asking you for the opportunity to help me solve our problems. To lead our party and the country towards the next election, with self-confidence, strong conviction - ready for new leadership."
Source: Mandarin
Featured image: Sky News
