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UK Political Crisis LIVE Updates: 'US Prez Joe Biden looks forward to speaking with Britain's next prime minister, Rishi Sunak'
Rishi Sunak will be the next British prime minister after challenger Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the contest on Monday. Rishi Sunak will be the first person of Indian origin to become British prime minister. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.Read Less
White House says Biden to follow custom and wait to congratulate Sunak until after he has been requested by King Charles to form a government, but that he looks forward to speaking with the incoming prime minister in the coming days
US President Joe Biden looks forward to speaking with Britain's next prime minister, Rishi Sunak, in the coming days, Reuters reported citing White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
Working together is the only way to face common challenges, and bringing stability is key to overcoming them: EU's Charles Michel on Sunak becoming new UK PM
Special Diwali wishes to 'living bridge' of UK Indians as we transform historic ties into modern partnership: PM Modi on Rishi Sunak's elevation
EU parliament chief congratulates Sunak
The president of the European Parliament on Monday congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming Britain's next prime minister and emphasised the need for "a strong and constructive relationship with the UK"."Congratulations to the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak," Roberta Metsola tweeted."At a time of enormous challenges, Europe needs political and economic stability. Our core interests remain the same," she said.
PM Modi to Sunak: 'Look forward to working closely together on global issues'
PM Modi congratulates Rishi Sunak
Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issu… https://t.co/dASNheggKc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1666625228000UK PM handover not happening on Monday, discussions ongoing: Truss's spokesperson
A handover to Britain's new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, will not happen on Monday, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Liz Truss said, outlining that discussions were being held on the timing and choreography of the transition."I can confirm that the transition won't be taking place today," he said, adding there were discussions between the outgoing and incoming prime ministers and King Charles.
Rishi Sunak says he is 'humbled and honoured' to have the support of his fellow MPs and be elected leader
Greatest privilege of my life to serve party and country: Sunak
'I pledge I will serve with integrity, humility,' Rishi Sunak says in first public address as PM-designate
Sunak urges unity within party in first public address as PM-designate
Sunak delivers first public address as PM-designate
Rishi Sunak has had his share of controversies
Until last year, he held a US Green Card -- which critics said suggested a lack of long-term loyalty to Britain.And he has been dogged by difficult questions over his wife's failure until recently to pay UK taxes on her Infosys returns, which opinion polls suggest was viewed with deep disfavour by voters.Sunak has also been damaged by the scandals of Johnson's tumultuous premiership.He ended up with a police fine for breaching Covid rules after joining a birthday gathering for the then-prime minister at Downing Street.
At 42, Sunak will also become the youngest prime minister of modern times once he is confirmed in office by King Charles III
UK gets Bengaluru 'damad' PM, India's Silicon Valley erupts in joy
UK's first Indian-origin Prime Minister in waiting has a Bengaluru connection in the form of his wife Akshata, the daughter of Narayana Murthy. T.V. Mohandas Pai, former Director of Infosys and current Chairman of Manipal Global Education, said that this is a time that every Indian should be happy as a person of Indian-descent is becoming the Prime Minister of the UK.
Rishi Sunak meets party MPs outside Conservative Party headquarters
Rishi Sunak expected to address media shortly
'Proud to see an Indian becoming PM of that country, which ruled over us for centuries': Locals in Punjab congratulate Rishi Sunak
Locals in Punjab's Zirakpur congratulated Britain's Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak for becoming the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "It feels proud to see an Indian-origin becoming a PM of that country, which ruled us for over a century," a resident said.
