As prime minister, Mr. Sunak will face a vastly different economic backdrop to the one he experienced as finance minister.
Author: Eshe Nelson
Rishi Sunak will face difficult economic tests immediately.
As prime minister, Mr. Sunak will face a vastly different economic backdrop to the one he experienced as finance minister.
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