Rishi Sunak, the first Asian origin Prime Minister of UK, promised to begin work "immediately" on addressing the "profound economic crisis" facing the country.
UK PM Race: UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.
Rishi Sunak is the next Prime Minister of UK, tasked to steer the economically floundering nation days after his predecessor Liz Truss stepped down, conceding defeat. At age 42, he is the youngest and the first person of colour to hold the post.