How Rishi Sunak as UK PM matters to India
2 years, 1 month ago

How Rishi Sunak as UK PM matters to India

Live Mint  

Rishi Sunak took over as Britain’s first prime minister of Asian heritage. Sunak was quick off the mark, despite a late challenge by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who quit the race despite claiming the support of around 100 MPs. Walmart will boost Flipkart with $3bn to challenge rivals Why Reliance investors remain unimpressed After Sep quarter show, ITC’s stock is still lit A PLI scheme to defend power grids from Chinese cyberattacks What are Sunak’s strengths and weaknesses? As finance minister during the covid-19 crises, Sunak spearheaded the British government’s economic crisis response, including measures to help small businesses.

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Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch. “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss,” Sunak said in his final speech as prime minister outside the residence at 10 Downing St. Arguably, Sunak’s biggest blunder — one that prompted him to apologize and which many …

Rishi Sunak trends on Google as UK votes, Conservative Party’s fate hangs in balance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak trends on Google as UK votes, Conservative Party’s fate hangs in balance

Hindustan Times  

As Britain votes in the general election, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trending on Google Trends. Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader, Rishi Sunak, emphasised that how people vote will "determine the country's future." Higher crime with Labour, or safer streets with me.” “You’ve got less than 17 hours to save Britain from a Labour supermajority,” Sunak underscored. …

UK PM Rishi Sunak invokes ‘Hindu faith’ on campaign trail at London’s BAPS Mandir: ‘I want to pass on…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak invokes ‘Hindu faith’ on campaign trail at London’s BAPS Mandir: ‘I want to pass on…’

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty sought divine blessings on the last weekend ahead of the July 4 general election at the iconic BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, popularly known as Neasden Temple. Sunak went on to reference his general practitioner father and pharmacist mother’s community service and also the “wonderful work” his philanthropist mother-in-law, Sudha …

Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career, but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his political antenna. Sunak’s campaign has seen several missteps since he announced the July 4 election date in the pouring rain in late May, including his suspension of candidates …

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak assess India-UK free trade pact talks on G7 Summit sidelines
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak assess India-UK free trade pact talks on G7 Summit sidelines

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Friday assessed the implementation of Roadmap 2030, which envisages boosting cooperation in areas such as trade and defence, and negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia on Friday. …

Why UK PM Rishi Sunak was fact-checked by his own government – Firstpost
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why UK PM Rishi Sunak was fact-checked by his own government – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The UK Treasury has dismissed PM Rishi Sunak’s assertion that the Labour Party will increase taxes by £2,000 for every household. He frequently referred to an analysis by Treasury civil servants, which indicated a £38.5bn deficit in Keir Starmer’s spending proposals In a pre-election debate, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced significant scrutiny when the UK Treasury contradicted his claim …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected
7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sunak became prime minister in October 2022, when he replaced …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected
7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. On replacing her after an uncontested leadership battle, Sunak became Britain’s first leader of color, the first Hindu to become prime minister — and at 42, the youngest leader for more than 200 years. “As I stand here as your prime minister, I can’t help but …

India-UK FTA negotiations could be brought to successful conclusion soon: Sunak tells Rajnath Singh
11 months, 1 week ago

India-UK FTA negotiations could be brought to successful conclusion soon: Sunak tells Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met in London, during which the British leader expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations could be brought to a “successful conclusion soon”. Sunak also underlined his and his government’s keenness to strengthen the defence and security pillar of the bilateral relationship, including through Government backing for …

Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London on Wednesday and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. The Defence Minister and Sunak also agreed on the need for the two nations to work together in trade, defence and technology sectors, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In particular, …

70% of UK doesn't want Rishi Sunak to be PM any longer, poll shows
1 year ago

70% of UK doesn't want Rishi Sunak to be PM any longer, poll shows

Hindustan Times  

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak slips to worst ever rating has his government faces Rwanda policy row, according to a survey published by YouGov. This means that Rishi Sunak's net favourability rating is at minus 49 - down by 10 points from late November and the lowest score he has recorded since becoming PM in October last year. Rishi Sunak's …

Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy
1 year, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy

The Hindu  

Negotiations for a India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement are the main focus of ties between the two countries at present, with several “hard bits” that could need intervention at a “senior level”, the British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis said on November 11, speaking ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London this week. He added that …

Will Rishi Sunak visit India this month? It depends how FTA negotiations pan out
1 year, 2 months ago

Will Rishi Sunak visit India this month? It depends how FTA negotiations pan out

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A planned visit by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to India at the end of October is being linked to positive outcomes in ongoing negotiations between the two countries on a free trade agreement, people with knowledge of the discussions said on Monday. A statement issued at the time by India’s foreign ministry said Sunak accepted Modi’s invitation …

Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau stress need for de-escalation of India-Canada row
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak, Justin Trudeau stress need for de-escalation of India-Canada row

Live Mint  

Several countries have raised their concern on the rising diplomatic tensions between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani extremist, Hardip Singh Nijjar. Recently, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau underlined the importance of de-escalation of the India-Canada diplomatic row. “Prime Minister Trudeau updated on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India,” reads the …

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to visit India by the end of October, sources told India Today on Friday. Sources told India Today that Rishi Sunak will likely visit Mumbai if the trade deal is signed by the time of his expected visit. In September, before arriving in India for the G20 Summit, Rishi Sunak told his ministers …

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit India by October-end: Sources

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to visit India by the end of October, sources told India Today on Friday. Sources told India Today that Rishi Sunak will likely visit Mumbai if the trade deal is signed by the time of his expected visit. In September, before arriving in India for the G20 Summit, Rishi Sunak told his ministers …

‘Hope we can get it done’: Rishi Sunak on UK-India trade deal
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Hope we can get it done’: Rishi Sunak on UK-India trade deal

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated his commitment to closer India-UK ties across different sectors, including a free trade agreement between the two countries. Addressing a reception by the diaspora group Conservative Friends of India on the sidelines of the ongoing Conservative Party conference in Manchester on Monday evening, the British Indian leader began by reflecting upon his “successful” …

'I hope we can...' British PM Rishi Sunak reiterates commitment to India-UK free trade deal
1 year, 2 months ago

'I hope we can...' British PM Rishi Sunak reiterates commitment to India-UK free trade deal

India TV News  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed his commitment to closer India-UK relations across various sectors, including the much-talked-about free trade deal between the two countries. "At the G20, we really saw a glimpse of what the future of that relationship can be, with closer cooperation on absolutely everything from trade to defence, innovation, security, research, and I hope… …

Hindu rishi versus British Sunak
1 year, 3 months ago

Hindu rishi versus British Sunak

New Indian Express  

Sunak has missed numerous deadlines to deliver on the deal that would benefit Indian tech-fin companies. He told the media, “Lots of progress has been made on this one, but we’re not there yet, so we’ve got to keep going,.” We can’t rush it, and I won’t rush it.” Thousands of Indian students are in limbo because of long term …

4 moments from Rishi Sunak-Akshata Murty's India trip that are couple goals
1 year, 3 months ago

4 moments from Rishi Sunak-Akshata Murty's India trip that are couple goals

India Today  

The G20 summit in India has been honoured with the presence of the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his wife, Akshata Murty. picture of Akshata Murty adjusting Rishi Sunak's tie just before they disembarked from the plane. Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's loved-up picture is pure goals The following morning, the couple visited the Akshardham Temple in East Delhi. …

PM Modi meets with UK PM Sunak, discuss progress of India-UK FTA negotiations
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi meets with UK PM Sunak, discuss progress of India-UK FTA negotiations

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UK PM Rishi Sunak on Saturday, during the latter’s first visit to India, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. “Both leaders also reviewed the progress of Free Trade Agreement negotiations and expressed hope that the remaining issues could be addressed at the earliest so that a balanced, mutually beneficial and forward …

G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi holds bilateral meet with UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, free trade deal in focus
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023: PM Modi holds bilateral meet with UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, free trade deal in focus

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023: On the sidelines of the mega G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Saturday. The day before, Sunak had said there was “still some way to go” for a free trade pact with India to be finalised, but appeared confident that the final outcome …

PM, Rishi Sunak discuss India-UK trade agreement, hope to iron out differences
1 year, 3 months ago

PM, Rishi Sunak discuss India-UK trade agreement, hope to iron out differences

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Saturday reviewed the progress of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations and expressed hope that the remaining issues could be ironed out at the earliest so that a "balanced, mutually beneficial and forward-looking" trade deal is concluded soon. Modi and Sunak "also reviewed the progress of Free Trade Agreement …

WATCH: PM Modi welcomes UK PM Rishi Sunak at G20 venue
1 year, 3 months ago

WATCH: PM Modi welcomes UK PM Rishi Sunak at G20 venue

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam where the G20 summit was being held. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, International Monetary Fund Managing Director and Chairman Kristalina Georgieva and World Trade Organisation Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala were among the first to arrive. United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak, who landed in India for the G20 summit …

DC Edit | India, play hardball with UK
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | India, play hardball with UK

Deccan Chronicle  

A lot of water has flown down both the Ganga and the Thames since August 1947 when Britain left India, independent but partitioned. India must not let the UK push the attention away from the tricky and thorny issue of migrations, even if the island nation is willing to concede points on business visas, while not apparently keen on tourist, …

’UK-India trade deal not a given…’: What Rishi Sunak said ahead of G20 Summit
1 year, 3 months ago

’UK-India trade deal not a given…’: What Rishi Sunak said ahead of G20 Summit

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has indicated that the India-UK free trade agreement remains a work in progress. “We've been working towards an ambitious and comprehensive free trade deal, but it's not a given. “Both Modi ji and I are keen to see a comprehensive and ambitious trade deal concluded between our two countries. To be crystal clear, there are …

G20 Summit: UK PM Sunak receives grand welcome in Delhi, says heard people here call me 'son-in-law' of India
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: UK PM Sunak receives grand welcome in Delhi, says heard people here call me 'son-in-law' of India

India TV News  

G20 Summit 2023 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday received a traditional welcome in New Delhi after his arrival for the high-profile G20 Summit to be held from tomorrow. Rishi Sunak on PM Modi and India Sunak also said in an interview with news agency PTI that 2023 is a huge year for India, from all the different …

I will not sacrifice quality for speed on UK-India trade deal, says Rishi Sunak
1 year, 3 months ago

I will not sacrifice quality for speed on UK-India trade deal, says Rishi Sunak

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak said he will not “sacrifice quality for speed” in negotiations over a trade deal with India, as the Foreign Secretary declined to say whether an agreement will be reached before the next general election. Arriving in Delhi on Friday for his first trip to India since entering Downing Street, the Prime Minister said trade deals “are a lot …

Ahead of G20 Summit, Sunak govt says UK won't change immigration policy to secure trade deal with India
1 year, 3 months ago

Ahead of G20 Summit, Sunak govt says UK won't change immigration policy to secure trade deal with India

India TV News  

Britain has no plans to change its approach to reducing net migration in order to help secure a free trade deal with India, the spokesperson for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday. In June, trade minister Kemi Badenoch said Britain would discuss temporary business visas as part of trade talks but not broader immigration commitments or access to Britain's …

Sunak refuses India’s plea for visas in trade deal talks
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunak refuses India’s plea for visas in trade deal talks

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister has refused to offer more work and student visas to India in order to secure a free trade deal with the country. Rishi Sunak flew to New Delhi on Thursday night for the G20 summit, where he will hold talks with Narendra Modi, the Indian prime minister, during his first visit to India since entering Downing Street. …

Of music and dancing, Rishi Sunak’s family in India preps for his visit: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Of music and dancing, Rishi Sunak’s family in India preps for his visit: Report

Hindustan Times  

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak will land in India later this week for the G20 World Leaders’ summit as his relative prepare for a grand welcome in New Delhi, The Telegraph reported. Rishi Sunak’s relatives will host a feast with flower bouquets and “non-stop dancing” to Punjabi music, the report claimed quoting Dr Gautam Dev Sood, UK PM's maternal uncle. …

Hugely proud of having Indian roots and links with Hinduism: UK PM Rishi Sunak ahead of his India visit
1 year, 3 months ago

Hugely proud of having Indian roots and links with Hinduism: UK PM Rishi Sunak ahead of his India visit

India TV News  

Ahead of his visit to the G20 Summit in New Delhi, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday asserted he is extremely blessed and hugely proud of his Indian roots and his connections to India. In an exclusive interview with the news agency PTI, Sunak said he got an extremely overwhelming and humbling response from the Indian diaspora after he …

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest
1 year, 3 months ago

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest

The Quint  

In fact, Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad of Lancaster University, has been quoted saying, “As far as being a Hindu, I’m not sure whether this has any great bearing on the kinds of crises confronting this country, nor do I think it will have any impact on … relationships with India.” He cautioned that Sunak should not be seen in any sense …

Why Britain's PM Rishi Sunak is facing criticism ahead of trade negotiations with India during G20 summit
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Britain's PM Rishi Sunak is facing criticism ahead of trade negotiations with India during G20 summit

Hindustan Times  

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to attend the G20 summit in India in September. As per reports, during his visit, Sunak will also discuss the UK-India trade negotiations in a separate bilateral meeting with India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Ahead of the expected trade talks, Sunak is under criticism over allegations that there …

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata's Infosys shares in FTA with India: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata's Infosys shares in FTA with India: Report

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could face some transparency questions related to wife Akshata Murty’s Infosys shares, worth an estimated 500 million pounds, in a proposed free trade agreement with India, according to a media report. India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA, now in its 12th round of negotiations, as Sunak prepares for his first visit to …

Dominic Raab says Rishi Sunak needs to ‘up his game’ on India
1 year, 6 months ago

Dominic Raab says Rishi Sunak needs to ‘up his game’ on India

The Telegraph  

Dominic Raab has urged Rishi Sunak to “up our game” on Britain’s relationship with India by striking new trade and defence deals. “With the UK’s historic ties to India, and our first UK prime minister of Indian heritage, are we doing enough to maximise the rewards from this critical relationship?” he said. To do so, we’ll need to up our …

Modi speaks to Sunak, raises embassy attack
1 year, 8 months ago

Modi speaks to Sunak, raises embassy attack

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought “strong action against anti-India elements” in the UK and progress in the return of economic offenders who have taken refuge in Britain, during a phone conversation with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Thursday. Sunak reiterated his condemnation of the “unacceptable violence” outside the Indian mission in London and “stressed that extremism had …

PM Modi speaks to his British counterpart Rishi Sunak; calls for strong action against anti-India elements
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi speaks to his British counterpart Rishi Sunak; calls for strong action against anti-India elements

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Thursday. During the telephonic conversation, he raised the issue of security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the United Kingdom and called for strong action against anti-India elements by the UK Government. Action against anti-India elements PM Modi also raised the issue of security …

Rishi Sunak Wants FTA Conclusion As Fast As Possible, Will Be A Mutually Beneficial Deal: UK MP
1 year, 10 months ago

Rishi Sunak Wants FTA Conclusion As Fast As Possible, Will Be A Mutually Beneficial Deal: UK MP

ABP News  

The free trade agreement between India and the UK is anticipated to be finalised this year, with UK MP Bob Blackman asserting that it would be a "mutually beneficial trade deal". LOOKING AHEAD | India@2047 'No Cap On Indian Students But Do Want Complete Brain Drain' The British High Commission granted 1.18 lakh visas to Indian students in the year …

STEPHEN GLOVER: Suddenly the economic clouds are lifting...
1 year, 10 months ago

STEPHEN GLOVER: Suddenly the economic clouds are lifting...

Daily Mail  

Could Rishi Sunak turn out to be a luckier Prime Minister than almost anyone has imagined? Item one is the growing consensus that interest rates, which were raised to 4 per cent last week, are unlikely to go up beyond 4.5 per cent, and should start to drop as inflation falls. This is what Huw Pill, the Bank of England’s …

Rishi Sunak makes 'special gesture’ by joining India-U.K. security dialogue
1 year, 10 months ago

Rishi Sunak makes 'special gesture’ by joining India-U.K. security dialogue

The Hindu  

In a "special gesture", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined a U.K. Mr. Sunak highlighted the U.K. government’s support to deepen strategic partnerships in areas such as trade, defence and science and technology during the meeting on Friday. “A special gesture by PM Rishi Sunak to join for a while the India-U.K. NSA dialogue between Sir Tim Barrow and Mr. …

Rishi Sunak's 100 days as UK PM: Strikes, rebellion, sleaze claims leave conservative leader little to celebrate
1 year, 10 months ago

Rishi Sunak's 100 days as UK PM: Strikes, rebellion, sleaze claims leave conservative leader little to celebrate

Firstpost  

After 100 days as prime minister, Rishi Sunak has little to celebrate as double-digit inflation fuels a winter of misery for many Britons. Strikes forced the closure of schools, railways, and other public sectors, with the Opposition portraying the wealthy premier as ‘weak’ and out of touch London**:** On reaching 100 days in 10 Downing Street this week, Rishi Sunak …

‘World’s Fastest Train Has Left’: Rishi Sunak Urged to Visit India to Finalise FTA
1 year, 11 months ago

‘World’s Fastest Train Has Left’: Rishi Sunak Urged to Visit India to Finalise FTA

News 18  

A UK Foreign Office minister Tariq Ahmad told news agencies that negotiations between India and the UK regarding the Free Trade Agreement deal will commence very soon. The UK Foreign Office Minister for South Asia, Tariq Ahmad, said the relationship between India is central to the UK’s foreign policy and it is a key partner to one of the world’s …

Bad news for Rishi Sunak. He, 15 ministers may lose seats in 2024 poll: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad news for Rishi Sunak. He, 15 ministers may lose seats in 2024 poll: Report

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 of his cabinet ministers may lose their seats in a general election “wipeout”, The Independent reported citing polling data. Besides Sunak, deputy prime minister Dominic Raab and health secretary Steve Barclay, foreign secretary James Cleverly, defence secretary Ben Wallace, business secretary Grant Shapps, Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and environment secretary Therese Coffey could …

Year ender 2022: Tumult that led to Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Year ender 2022: Tumult that led to Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister

Hindustan Times  

A politically and economically tumultuous 2022 culminated in a historic first for the UK as Indian-origin Rishi Sunak took charge at 10 Downing Street as the country's first non-white Prime Minister. "The Prime Minister said he was a visual representation of the historic links between the UK and India, and intended to build on this relationship to develop ever closer …

Deja vu for Britain as Rishi Sunak faces fresh revolt within party
2 years ago

Deja vu for Britain as Rishi Sunak faces fresh revolt within party

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a fresh revolt within the Conservative party over his tax plans in the budget months after the Indian-origin Tory leader took over the reins of Britain. Rishi Sunak, whose six weeks in office saw him dealing with surging energy bills and a cost-of-living crisis, now faces heat from his own partymen to slash …

Rishi Sunak gathers Cabinet as he struggles to control mounting Tory civil war
2 years ago

Rishi Sunak gathers Cabinet as he struggles to control mounting Tory civil war

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak assembled his Cabinet today as he struggles to control a toxic cocktail of Tory infighting. Mr Sunak's balancing act comes against the backdrop of a grim political situation, with a poll showing Labour 20 points ahead - enough for a landslide at the next election. Rishi Sunak's balancing act with Tory factions comes against the backdrop of a …

UK's 'golden era' with China over, says Britain PM Rishi Sunak
2 years ago

UK's 'golden era' with China over, says Britain PM Rishi Sunak

India Today  

Beijing’s systemic challenge to Britain’s interests and values was growing more acute and the so-called 'golden era' of relations with China was over, Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said. "Let’s be clear, the so-called ‘golden era’ is over, along with the naive idea that trade would lead to social and political reform,” Rishi Sunak was quoted by Reuters as saying. …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China is over
2 years ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China is over

ABC  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the so-called "golden era" of relations with China is over, with Beijing's systemic challenge to the United Kingdom's interests and values growing more acute. Key points: Mr Sunak says Britain's approach to China needs to evolve A planned meeting with China's President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Bali fell through Mr Sunak …

Committed to working quickly on U.K.-India FTA: Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

Committed to working quickly on U.K.-India FTA: Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the U.K. government remains committed to working “as quickly as possible” towards a successful conclusion to the ongoing free trade agreement talks with India, as the majority of the substantive negotiation conversations were completed at the end of last month. “I discussed the free trade agreement with India, and both the Prime Minister …

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