Rishi Sunak (British Prime Minister)

Profession: British Prime Minister

Biography: Rishi Sunak is a British politician who is currently serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as well as Leader of the Conservative Party, since 2022. Prior to this role he served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Boris Johnson, and he has been MP for Richmond (Yorks) since 2015.

Sunak completed his initial college studies in the United Kingdom before taking an MBA at Stanford University as a Fulbright Scholar, where he would also meet his wife, Akshata Murty. He then worked for a while at Goldman Sachs and as a partner with hedge fund management firms.

After turning his interests to politics, Sunak rose swiftly to power. He was elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 general election and was then appointed by Theresa May in 2017 to serve as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government.

Born: May 12, 1980
Birthplace: Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Age: 44 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Historical Events

• 2022-10-24 UK's ruling Conservative party appoints Rishi Sunak as their next leader and Prime Minister, replacing Liz Truss after six weeks; Sunak is the first PM of color in the country's history
• 2023-02-27 New post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
• 2023-06-08 British PM Rishi Sunak meets US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington announcing an economic partnership, to investigate dangers of A.I. and re-stating their long-term support for Ukraine
• 2023-07-10 US President Joe Biden visits the UK, meeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street
• 2023-11-02 Bletchley Declaration to assess and manage risks of ‘frontier’ AI signed at AI Safety Summit hosted by Rishi Sunak at Bletchley Park, UK
• 2023-11-13 Former British PM David Cameron makes shock return to government as Foreign Secretary, after PM Rishi Sunak sacks Suella Braverman and appoints James Cleverly Home Secretary
• 2024-01-10 UK PM Rishi Sunak says he will overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters prosecuted due to faulty Horizon IT system publicized in "Mr Bates vs The Post Office"
• 2024-05-23 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls an early general election for the 4th of July
• 2024-07-05 Keir Starmer succeeds Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in a landside victory for the Labour Party

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