Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from October 2022 to July 2024. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Boris Johnson. Sunak is currently newsworthy due to several factors. He is facing questioning at the Covid-19 inquiry regarding the government's pandemic response, specifically concerning economic measures and preparedness. Simultaneously, the Conservative Party, which he formerly led, is experiencing defections to Reform UK, a right-wing party led by Nigel Farage. High-profile figures like Suella Braverman have defected, and others, such as Robert Jenrick, have been accused of planning to do so. These defections highlight potential instability within the Conservative party and the rise of Reform UK, impacting the UK's political landscape. Sunak's actions during the pandemic and the current state of the Conservative party are therefore of significant public interest.