Tag: Sunak, Rishi (1980- )
Boris Johnson Fights to Hold Power After Cabinet Ministers Resign
Two top cabinet members resigned from the scandal-scarred British prime minister’s government. Some wondered if the master of political survival could pull off another save.
Who Is Rishi Sunak?
Boris Johnson appointed Mr. Sunak chancellor, the government’s chief financial officer and often second in power only to the prime minister, in February 2020.
Two Top Cabinet Ministers Quit as Boris Johnson Battles for Survival
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the Exchequer, and Sajid Javid, the health secretary, both quit in connection with a series of scandals that have raised questions about the prime minister’s judgment and honesty.
U.K.’s ‘Brightest and Best’ Visa Leaves Out Africa, India and Latin America
Under the new program, graduates of top-ranked global colleges can move to Britain for two years, even without a job offer. But critics say the plan nurtures global inequalities.
Families of U.K. Covid Victims React to Boris Johnson Fines
Those unable to be with dying loved ones find no satisfaction or closure with the penalty Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces for breaking lockdown rules.
Johnson’s Cabinet Backs Him After ‘Partygate’ Fine
The support from the British prime minister’s party means he can likely ride out the immediate storm, but his troubles are not over, experts say.
Boris Johnson Fined for Breaking U.K. Lockdown Rules
The British prime minister had seemed to turn the “partygate” tide with his handling of Ukraine. Then came the announcement that he broke the law.
A Popular British Politician Falls From Grace Over a Tax Scandal
Rishi Sunak was once considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Now he faces scrutiny over his wealthy wife’s tax status, and over holding an American green card while in office.