Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022

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Rishi Sunak is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2022. The first British Asian prime minister, he previously held two cabinet positions under Boris Johnson, latterly as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022. Sunak has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond (Yorks) since 2015.

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Rich List 2024: King Charles and Sunak see their wealth rise The personal fortunes of the prime minister and the King have risen in the last 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty’s wealth surged from £529m.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Starmer tells Sunak to fix "chaos" facing prisons Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's focus should be on the "chaos" facing prisons. Sir Keir Starmer said: After 14 years of Tory government, the prison system is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 4 days ago

Rishi Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of PMQs Rishi Sunak arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly grilling at PMQs. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 4 days ago

Sunak praises resilience of farmers at Downing Street summit More than 70 businesses and producers from the food and farming industry attend the Farm to Fork summit held at Downing Street, including the Rodda’s dairy company, Fischer Farms, Tesco, Aldi and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 5 days ago

D-Day anniversary: Sunak begins commemorative torch relay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak began commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as he handed a torch to a 99-year-old veteran of the landings. The torch will now travel to capital cities and key.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:57Published 5 days ago

MPs arrive at Downing Street ahead of Cabinet meeting Cabinet ministers arrive at Downing Street ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:49Published 5 days ago

Starmer pledges commitment to national security Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 6 days ago

PM warns UK faces 'most dangerous time for generations' Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the "most dangerous time for generations" as he delivered his pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. Mr Sunak set out his vision for the next government, addressing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published 6 days ago

Elphicke defection shows country is 'crying out for change' Labour's Catherine McKinnell said Tory MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour "sends a signal that the country is crying out for change." Ms Elphicke became the second Conservative to defect to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 6 days ago

PM: ONS growth data shows we're on right track Rishi Sunak has said that "after a difficult couple of years", the UK has made the case that it is now the "best place" to start and invest in a business. Speaking at a PM Connect event at Siemens.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:56Published 1 week ago

Sunak: Latest ONS figures show UK economy has real momentum Rishi Sunak has said he is "encouraged" that the economy has "real momentum", after the latest ONS figures show the UK economy is has grown by 0.6% between January and March. The prime minister added.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

PM 'deeply concerned' about potential Israeli offensive Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

PM reassures the public following cyber attack Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

PM helps out in the kitchen with food charity Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has helped to cook meals and prepare food packages with charity volunteers at a community centre in north London. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

PM: General election isn't foregone conclusion Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the general election 'isn’t a foregone conclusion' as he vowed to 'fight incredibly hard' for the country. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 2 weeks ago

Tories Face Significant Bruising at Local Elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:14Published 2 weeks ago

PM sends a message to Labour party Rishi Sunak praised Lord Houchen for his re-election, claiming Labour “threw a lot of mud, because they were angry''. Ben Houchen has won a third term as Tees Valley mayor, taking 54% of the vote.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Tories face significant bruising at local elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:04Published 2 weeks ago

Sunak visits military base amid bruising election results Rishi Sunak inspects soldiers from Falklands Platoon, Parachute Regiment, as they passed out after their basic infantry training at Catterick Garrison, in North Yorkshire. The prime minister's visit.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Lord Cameron: UK leading way in support for Ukraine Lord David Cameron says the UK is "once again absolutely leading the way" on the international stage in its support for Ukraine. The foreign secretary is visiting Kyiv after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published 2 weeks ago

Voters head to polls in last test for UK's Sunak before national election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of local elections Sunak arrives at Parliament ahead of the last Prime Minister’s Questions before Thursday’s local and mayoral elections. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Ireland to resume sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May' British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Ministers arrive at No 10 as election campaigns continue Ministers have arrived at 10 Downing Street for their weekly cabinet meeting with Rishi Sunak as campaigning for Thursday’s local elections continues. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

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Starmer's plan shows Labour are focused on election campaign - but Sunak didn't get the memo It's mid-May, we have just completed the local and mayoral election races and the Prime Minister, to all intents and purposes seems to be going for an election anytime from October onwards. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
May pokes fun at successors but praises Sunak - and issues warning Former prime minister Theresa May has poked fun at her successors in Number 10, while issuing a warning to them to avoid delving into populist politics. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Sunak says he'll stay on as an MP if he loses general election Rishi Sunak said he will "of course" stay on as an MP if he loses the next general election. Sky News - Published 3 days ago

Rishi Sunak leapfrogs the King in new rich list Rishi Sunak has overtaken the King in the latest Sunday Times Rich List. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Sunak and Starmer facing historic unpopularity with ethnically diverse communities, polling suggests Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a historic lack of popularity among ethnically diverse communities, new polling suggests. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Tory MPs share despair at PM's top team over Commons vote in leaked WhatsApps The frustration and despair of Tory MPs felt towards Rishi Sunak's top team is revealed in leaked WhatsApp messages obtained by Sky News. Sky News - Published 5 days ago

PM warns of 'nuclear escalation' threat - as he refuses to set general election date Rishi Sunak has said the next five years will be "some of the most dangerous yet" - but refused to set a date for a general election. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
PM to set out 'bold ideas' in 'major' speech Rishi Sunak will give a speech on Monday setting out "bold ideas to change society" - as he seeks to regain momentum following the defection of one of his MPs to Labour and a hammering at the local.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Gaza Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
PM waiting to call election 'gives us time to show plan working' Rishi Sunak is "absolutely right" to hold off calling an election because it gives voters time to see "the plan is working", the foreign secretary has said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Sunak to meet university bosses to discuss rise in antisemitic abuse Rishi Sunak will meet with university bosses in Downing Street on Thursday to call on them to take a "zero tolerance" approach to antisemitism. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
General election not a 'foregone conclusion', Sunak says The results of the next general election are not a "foregone conclusion" according to Rishi Sunak, after his party's slate of defeats in the local elections. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when Parliament returns Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Minister insists Sunak has 'everything to fight for' despite Tory thrashing in local elections Transport Secretary Mark Harper has insisted Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives still have "everything to fight for", despite their terrible results in this week's local elections. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Sunak urges Tories to stick with his leadership after party suffers shock election losses Labour's shock victory in the West Midlands mayoral election was a further dagger to Tory hearts after a dire few days of local election results. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Conservative Andy Street suffers shock loss to Labour in West Midlands mayoral race in blow to Rishi Sunak Tory incumbent Andy Street has suffered a shock defeat to Labour in the West Midlands mayoral election after a partial recount was ordered. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Labour's future success is less clear-cut after the local elections We went into this set of local and mayoral elections with two big questions: Is Labour on course for a majority and how bad is it going to be for Rishi Sunak? Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Starmer says time for Sunak to face nation as Tories hammered in by-election and council races Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Labour wins Blackpool South by-election, taking seat from Conservatives Labour has won the Blackpool South by-election from the Conservatives in yet another blow for Rishi Sunak. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM backs calls for 19-year-old stabbed to death in Nottingham to be awarded George Cross Rishi Sunak has backed calls for a student who was stabbed to death while trying to save to her friend to be awarded a posthumous George Cross. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	The Tories are expecting a pounding at the local elections - but could that mean Labour have the harder job? Thursday's local elections have been pencilled in as a day of peril for Rishi Sunak for so long, it's hard to remember when Tory turbulence - and maybe even a leadership challenge - was not expected.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Sunak does not rule out July general election Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
PM needs to learn voters aren't always governed by the logic of the computer I've known Rishi Sunak slightly for almost a decade, having first met him after he penned a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-received report on Britain's minority communities, which I'd say is still.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Rishi Sunak says migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda scheme is working as deterrent Migrants travelling to Ireland after arriving in the UK on small boats is a sign the Rwanda scheme is already working as a deterrent, Rishi Sunak has said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Tories trying to open election divide over defence, but Starmer is stressing he is not Jeremy 'Stop the War' Corbyn \| Boulton We have been warned. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pre-election pitch to voters this week was to place the nation on "war footing". Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Rishi Sunak's controversial Rwanda bill becomes law after receiving royal assent The government's controversial Rwanda bill has finally become law after it received royal assent today. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Sunak says defence spending uplift is 'fully funded' following Labour criticism Rishi Sunak has insisted his uplift in defence spending is "fully funded" after Labour branded the announcement a pre-election "gimmick". Sky News - Published on April 24, 2024	PM warns of 'growing threats' as he announces tens of billions of pounds in extra defence funding Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the face of the growing threats from Russia, Iran and.. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2024
World more volatile and dangerous than at any time since Cold War, Sunak warns Rishi Sunak warned the world is now "more volatile and dangerous" than at any time since the Cold War, as the prime minister embarked on a trip to Poland and Germany to discuss the threat of.. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2024	What is the Rwanda deportation scheme and when will flights take off? After months of delay, parliamentary bickering and legal challenges, Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill is set to become law. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2024
'They need it now': Sunak announces largest military package to Ukraine so far Rishi Sunak is to announce a £500m military aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russia alongside the UK's largest provision of munitions so far. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2024	Sunak set for week-long blitz of announcements amid talk of no-confidence vote and summer election Rishi Sunak is undertaking a week-long blitz of activity and announcements at home and abroad in a bid to convince a sceptical party he has the ideas and drive to continue as prime minister. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in 10 to 12 weeks", hours before MPs are due to vote on his emergency legislation. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024	Rishi Sunak is not a Conservative but a 'socialist', claims Reform's Richard Tice Reform Party leader Richard Tice has branded Rishi Sunak a "socialist" as he predicted a "realignment" of the right at the next general election. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024
Rishi Sunak pledges to keep child benefit cap if Tories win next election Rishi Sunak has revealed he will keep the two-child benefit cap if the Conservatives win the next election. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2024	'We will sit there and vote until it's done': PM promises to get Rwanda bill through next week Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted his Rwanda plan will finally get through parliament on Monday, telling reporters: "We will sit there and vote until it's done." Sky News - Published on April 19, 2024
Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged. Sky News - Published on April 19, 2024	Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' and shift focus to 'what people can do' Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the "sick note culture" in a major speech on welfare reform - as he warns against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life". Sky News - Published on April 18, 2024
Another political headache for Sunak - as things start to look like Major years of scandal This is a tale that's more than just a marmalade dropper. It's a story so astounding you have to pick yourself up off the floor. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2024	Lords delay Sunak's Rwanda plan again The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country. Sky News - Published on April 17, 2024
A win on Rwanda will not automatically translate into victory for Sunak It has been two years since Boris Johnson first proposed sending asylum seekers arriving in the UK to be sent to Rwanda to have their claims processed. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2024	Sunak tells Netanyahu now is 'moment for calm heads' in wake of Iran attack Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it is "a moment for calm heads to prevail" in the wake of Iran's attack over the weekend. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2024
PM's Rwanda plan defeated in Lords again - forcing MPs to consider four changes New defeats for the government's Rwanda bill in the House of Lords have set up a parliamentary showdown on Wednesday - forcing MPs to consider changes to Rishi Sunak's stop the boats plan. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2024	PM's smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite cabinet opposition Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban has passed its first parliamentary hurdle despite opposition from within his cabinet - as Labour backed the bill. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2024
Sunak faces Tory rebellion over landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill The prime minister is facing another rebellion from his party over his plans to ban young people from ever smoking again. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024	Sunak facing further calls to proscribe IRGC in wake of attack on Israel Rishi Sunak is facing further calls from parliament to take action against Iran in the wake of the nation's direct attack against Israel over the weekend. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024
Sunak putting international diplomacy before appeasement of frustrated backbenchers From Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer, to President Macron and President Biden, Western leaders on Monday appealed to Israel to exercise restraint following Iran's drone and missile attack. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024	Dangerous moments in foreign affairs can bring a party together but Sunak faces his own domestic battles MPs return to Westminster today after two weeks away, to the possibility of dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2024

Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022

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