Many believe that the former chancellor, Rishi Sunak, who quit the government two days ago, is the top contender to be the British prime minister.
FP Staff
July 08, 2022 21:46:26 IST
File pic of Rishi Sunak, UK’s Indian-origin finance minister. Image courtesy: Moneycontrol
British Conservative Rishi Sunak, whose resignation from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet helped spark an exodus of other ministers, on Friday declared his candidacy to become the party’s next leader.
“Let’s restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country,” the former finance minister said, presenting a slick video about his life story to launch the campaign on social media.