Rishi Sunak has been in the news recently for his role as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party, a position he has held since 2022. He made headlines for warning Benjamin Netanyahu about the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, emphasizing that further escalation would be detrimental to all parties involved. Additionally, Sunak announced a series of welfare reforms, stressing the need for change in the system. He also introduced plans for a phased smoking ban, aiming to deter young people from taking up the habit.
Born on May 12, 1980, Rishi Sunak is a British politician who previously served in two cabinet positions under Boris Johnson before assuming the role of Prime Minister. He is the first British Asian to hold the position of Prime Minister in the UK. Sunak has been actively involved in shaping policies related to various issues, including welfare, public health, and international relations. His leadership style and approach to governance have been subjects of interest and scrutiny in the media and among political analysts.
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The prime minister announces a raft of reforms to the welfare system as he insists it "must change". But Labour lays the blame at the government's handling of the NHS, leaving people "locked out" of work.
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The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.
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Rishi Sunak warned Benjamin Netanyahu further escalation between Israel and Iran was in ‘no one’s interest’
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Rishi Sunak’s plan to introduce a phased ban on smoking risks making it “cooler”, a former Cabinet minister has warned.
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