Rishi Sunak races ahead of Penny Mordaunt, may become UK PM today | 5 points
India TodayIndian-origin MP Rishi Sunak looks all set to become the next British Prime Minister as Boris Johnson, who was plotting a dramatic return to power, withdrew from the contest, saying although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Some of the key Cabinet ministers are throwing their weight behind Rishi Sunak including Home Secretary Grant Shapps, International Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. This development came at the back of two crucial meeting Boris Johnson had with Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt. — Rishi Sunak October 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak entered the election fray on Sunday saying he wants to fix the economy, unite his party and deliver for the country.