Indian-origin Rishi Sunak announced his candidacy for the post of UK PM, saying- 'I want to fix the economy'
Indian-origin Rishi Sunak on Sunday formally announced his candidacy to be elected the new Prime Minister of Britain. He said that he wants to fix the economy and do something for the country.
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Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Britain, former Indian-origin finance minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday formally announced his candidacy to run for the Conservative Party leadership election, to replace Liz Truss as British prime minister. economy can be fixed.
Sunak ahead in the race for the post of PM
Sunak, 42, is clearly at the forefront as he races for the PM candidacy with the support of at least 128 Tory members of parliament. Even former PM Boris Johnson claimed that he has the required 100 MPs to shortlist it.
Johnson and Sunak meet
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak had a one-on-one conversation late Saturday night. Sunak had resigned as the finance minister in July. After this there was bitterness between him and Boris Johnson. After that this is believed to be their first private conversation. It is believed that Sunak and Johnson only discussed the nomination. According to a report, the two leaders discussed working together to avoid a civil war situation in the Conservative Party.
Maybe a triangular contest
While former Tory leader and Prime Minister Boris Janaksen has yet to officially announce his candidacy. The candidacy for the post of PM is currently seen between Sunak, Johnson and third-ranked leader Penny Mordant.
Sunak made an emotional tweet
Taking forward his campaign, Sunak tweeted that the United Kingdom is a great country but we are facing a deep economic crisis. That's why I stand to be the leader of the Conservative Party and to be your next Prime Minister. I want to fix my economy. I want to unite my party and work for my country. In an accompanying vision statement, the former finance minister highlighted his track record of serving in the cabinet, helping the economy run through the toughest times of the COVID pandemic.
Tory party members sought opportunity
He tweeted that the challenges we are facing now are even bigger. But if we make the right choices, there is an unprecedented opportunity. I have a track record of delivery. We have a clear plan to fix the biggest problems facing us and I will deliver on what the 2019 manifesto promises. The government I lead will have honesty, professionalism and accountability at every level. I will lead from the front and work day and night. I'm asking for the opportunity to help you fix our problems. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday after an open rebellion against her leadership in the Conservative Party.
