UK PM Rishi Sunak’s five-point plan: All you need to know
Rishi Sunak seems to have come up with these ‘five promises’ to solve numerous problems faced by the country.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has shared a five-point plan with the nation for the new year. The leader, in the first major speech of the year, looked to curtail inflation, push the economy towards growth, bring down debt, reduce waiting lists, and keep a check on the boats.
With these five pledges, the PM looks to ‘build a better future’. In the latest speech, Sunak said that he is focusing on the ‘people’s priorities’.
The UK’s leader also promised to work ‘night and day’ for the betterment of the nation and its people.
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At 42, Rishi Sunak became the youngest Prime Minister of Britain. Not only this, he will be the first British PM to have roots in India. Born in the country's Southampton area, Sunak is a third generation British-Indian whose grandparents were from Punjab.
At 42, Rishi Sunak became the youngest Prime Minister of Britain. Not only this, he will be the first British PM to have roots in India. Born in the country's Southampton area, Sunak is a third gener..
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Rishi Sunak, son of a doctor father and a pharmacist mother, went to some of the best schools in England. He flaunts degrees from Winchester, Oxford, and Stanford in California.
Rishi Sunak, son of a doctor father and a pharmacist mother, went to some of the best schools in England. He flaunts degrees from Winchester, Oxford, and Stanford in California.
While he was at Stanford, Sunak met his wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Sunak and Murthy, a billionaire, married in 2009 and have two daughters together.
While he was at Stanford, Sunak met his wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Sunak and Murthy, a billionaire, married in 2009 and have two daughters together.
When he was a kid, Sunak wanted to become a Jedi knight when he grew up and is a big time fan of Star Wars. His new role at 10 Downing Street will be much similar to that, protecting the people of his country.
When he was a kid, Sunak wanted to become a Jedi knight when he grew up and is a big time fan of Star Wars. His new role at 10 Downing Street will be much similar to that, protecting the people of h..
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After getting elected as MP in 2015, Rishi Sunak took oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the Parliament. He has often talked about his Indian heritage and how his parents imbibed values and culture in him.
After getting elected as MP in 2015, Rishi Sunak took oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the Parliament. He has often talked about his Indian heritage and how his parents imbibed values and culture in him.
Sunak first gained national attention when during the Covid-19 pandemic he announced a massive financial package to secure lakhs of jobs in the country after the nationwide lockdown was announced.
Sunak first gained national attention when during the Covid-19 pandemic he announced a massive financial package to secure lakhs of jobs in the country after the nationwide lockdown was announced.
With a net worth of $700 million, Rishi Sunak is one of the wealthiest politicians in the UK. He has a mansion in Yorkshire, and along with his wife he owns a property in Kensington in central London.
With a net worth of $700 million, Rishi Sunak is one of the wealthiest politicians in the UK. He has a mansion in Yorkshire, and along with his wife he owns a property in Kensington in central London
In east London, the PM said that he wanted to make five promises to people, which may help in delivering peace of mind. These can be the five foundations to build a better future for the coming generations.
In the first, he looked to halve inflation this year to give people financial security and ease the cost of living. He also wanted the economy to grow in the second by coming up with better-paid jobs and right opportunities across the country.
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The UK PM, in the third promise, also wanted to make sure the national debt falls to secure the future of public services.
The PM also wants to bring down the waiting lists of the NHS to ensure people get the care they need more quickly in the fourth pledge.
Sunak, in his fifth promise, also wants to pass new laws to stop small boats for making sure that the illegal immigrants are detained and swiftly removed.
The leader said that these are the priorities of the people and the government too.
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FAQs
When did Rishi Sunak become Prime Minister of the UK? Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister of the UK on October 25, 2022.
Which political party does Rishi Sunak belong to? He is a member of the Conservative Party.