Former PM of UK Rishi Sunak - performance watch

[MenInG]

Rishi Sunak will be the next prime minister after no other rivals came forward to challenge him.

He was the only candidate after Penny Mordaunt pulled out just ahead of the 1400 deadline. Boris Johnson was expected to stand, but decided not to stand on Sunday.

Sir Graham Brady announced the result four days after Liz Truss resigned from the office.

Mr Sunak immediately became leader of the Conservative Party and should be PM later after meeting King Charles.

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Rishi Sunak will be the UK's next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the Tory leadership race in the final minutes before nominations closed

He is greeted by rapturous applause and banging on desks as he arrives to address Tory MPs following the result

Sunak will succeed Liz Truss seven weeks after she defeated him in the previous Tory contest

The ex-chancellor gained the support of well over half of Tory MPs, with Mordaunt struggling to reach the threshold of 100 MPs to get on the ballot

He will become the UK's first British Asian PM and at 42, the youngest in more than a century

Labour have reiterated their call for a general election, as have the Scottish National Party and the Liberal Democrats

BBC

 

[dildilpak]

Optics wise this is as big as Obama becoming the first Black President. The Brits ruled India for 200 years & now you have the first Indian origin prime minister after 75 years of their Independence. Huge deal for all the South Asian community!

 

[MenInG]

Markets have reacted calmly as it emerged that Rishi Sunak is set to be the UK's next prime minister.

The pound was broadly unchanged against the dollar on Monday afternoon and government borrowing costs stayed lower after Commons leader Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the leadership race.

Earlier in the day, the pound had risen close to $1.14 against the dollar before falling back.

Former PM Boris Johnson dropped out of the contest on Sunday.

Last month, sterling plunged to a record low against the dollar and government borrowing costs rose sharply in the aftermath of outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget.

Investors were spooked after then-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng promised major tax cuts without saying how they would be paid for - something Mr Sunak warned about during this summer's Tory leadership contest.

Last week, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt withdrew almost all of Ms Truss's tax cuts in a bid to stabilise the financial markets but they have remained jittery.

On Friday, the pound fell as low as $1.11 and government borrowing costs rose amid continued political uncertainty and fresh warnings about the UK economy.

On Monday, government borrowing costs fell back. The interest rate - or yield - on bonds due to be repaid in 30 years' time dropped to 3.8%. The rate had hit 5.17% on 28 September after the mini-budget and a subsequent pledge by Mr Kwarteng to announce more tax cuts.

Mr Hunt - who is backing Mr Sunak - is scheduled to set out the government's economic plan for taxes and spending on 31 October.

He has warned the government is facing "decisions of eye-watering difficulty".

But on Monday, financier and long-term Tory supporter Guy Hands said the Conservative Party was not fit to run the country and risked having to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout.

"I think it's got to move on from fighting its own internal wars and actually focus on what needs to be done in economy, and admitting some of the mistakes they've made in the last six years which have frankly put this country on a path to be the sick man of Europe," said Mr Hands.

He warned that the UK was headed for higher taxes, reduced public services and higher interest rates which would "eventually" lead to a bailout from the IMF "like we were in the 70s".

At the weekend, the former governor Bank of England warned that the UK is facing a "more difficult" era of austerity than the one after the 2008 financial crisis in order to stabilise the economy.

BBC

 

[Double Trouble]

Mixed views on Rishi

Good to see a person from subcontinent get the job but the way he back stabbed Bojo wasn’t good.

Wish him all the best hopefully he gets us out of this current mess of rising inflation.

 

[Technics 1210]

A sad sad day in British Politics.

Fishi Rishi, the tax evader, the guy who added a 500 BILLION during Covid, and above all, the guy who stabbed Boris in the back, is PM, without a General Election.

UK days are numbered.

Oh GBP has dropped since Sunak was announced PM.

 

[MenInG]

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next prime minister after Conservative leadership rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race at the last minute.

The former chancellor was selected by MPs to succeed Liz Truss as Tory leader and will enter Downing Street less than two months after he lost the last race.

The extraordinary turn of events mean he will be the UK's third prime minister in seven weeks, after Ms Truss resigned just 44 days into her premiership.

Mr Sunak's comeback represents a number of symbolic milestones: He will be the UK's first Hindu prime minister, the first of Asian heritage, and the youngest for more than 200 years at the age of 42.

Ms Mordaunt bowed out of the race at the eleventh hour after failing to get the 100 nominations from Tory MPs required by the 2pm deadline.

Ms Mordaunt only had 25 public backers as of Monday morning, though a source from her campaign team claimed she had up to 90 nominations and would not be pulling out of the race, as pressure piled on her to concede.

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Seconds before the results were due to be announced, Ms Mordaunt tweeted that she had pulled out.

"These are unprecedented times. Despite the compressed timetable for the leadership contest it is clear that colleagues feel we need certainty," she said.

"They have taken this decision in good faith for the sake of the country."

She added: "We all owe it to the country to each other and to Rishi to unite and work together for the good of the nation.

"There is much work to be done"

Her decision came after Boris Johnson also withdrew from the contest on Sunday evening, despite claiming he had the backing of at least the 100 MPs required to make it on to the ballot.

The former prime minister said he had "cleared the very high hurdle of 102 nominations", but came to the conclusion that "this is simply not the right time" for his return to frontline politics - just six weeks after he was officially ousted.

It is not clear exactly how many nominations Ms Mordaunt received.

Bob Seely, who was a key backer of Ms Mordaunt, told Sky's political editor Beth Rigby: "We were pretty close, it was touch and go. I don't know the numbers, but I know we were close."

He added: "What is critical now is that we give Rishi 100% of our support - we have to remember that our opponents are in front of us in the House of Commons, not behind us. We have got to come together."

His comments were echoed by James Cleverly, the foreign secretary and one of several cabinet ministers to back Mr Sunak following Mr Johnson's withdrawal.

Announcing the results of the leadership race, Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the powerful 1922 committee, said the Conservative Party only received one "valid" nomination to be the leader and therefore prime minister - Mr Sunak.

Had Ms Mordaunt stayed in the race and received over 100 nominations, the vote would have gone to party members.

The MP for Portsmouth North, who came third in the race to become prime minister last time round, was the first candidate to declare her leadership bid on Friday afternoon.

The second leadership contest in three months began last Thursday after the extraordinary resignation of Liz Truss.

Mr Sunak was runner-up in the last leadership race, securing the highest backing from MPs but losing out to the outgoing prime minister after the vote went to members.

Ms Truss won on a mandate to slash taxes to spark economic growth, but she was forced to row back on almost all of her economic policies after her mini-budget sent the markets into financial turmoil and the pound crashing.

Mr Sunak had called her plans "fairy-tale economics", and many MPs backing him said he was the right candidate to restore economic credibility.

Mr Sunak will not officially become prime minister until Ms Truss formally tenders her resignation with King Charles, when he will be invited to form a government.

SKY

 

[shaz619]

Congrats to all Indians [MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION]

It’s a big moment in British and South Asian history, no doubt about that.

 

[JaDed]

Congrats to all Indians [MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION]

It’s a big moment in British and South Asian history, no doubt about that.

kuch pal ka mehmaan , Who would had thought in 1990s that an Indian origin PM of UK would come from conservative party )

 

[Technics 1210]

kuch pal ka mehmaan , Who would had thought in 1990s that an Indian origin PM of UK would come from conservative party )

Exactly, a slap in the face of Labour/LD supporters who repeatedly claim Conservative are a racist party, yet celebrate Tories MPs voting for an Asian MP!

No wonder Labour and LD parties are in disarray.

 

[Varun]

Might last 2-3 months before the next one.

 

[shaz619]

kuch pal ka mehmaan , Who would had thought in 1990s that an Indian origin PM of UK would come from conservative party )

Absolutely, what a moment! on Diwali to, Happy Diwali btw

 

[shaz619]

Might last 2-3 months before the next one.

Unlike the incompetent Truss and the child that was Boris, Rishi is both more competent and professional compared to both. Maybe it’s not saying a lot but he is better equipped then them and enjoys a great deal of support. The MP’s wanted Rishi to begin with but the membership supported Truss, their party is now united more then ever.

 

[JaDed]

Absolutely, what a moment! on Diwali to, Happy Diwali btw

Thank you bro!

 

[Major]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

 

[shaz619]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

Not everything is about what’s happening on the other side of the planet.

I’d like to think he will be judged on how he deals with the current economic landscape.

More then Brit Paks, I am curious to see how well he will be received by the general public

 

[Technics 1210]

Silver lining is that Asians who vote for colour/gender, will now vote for Tories!

Yes! Conservatives may win next GE!

Woo hoo!

 

[Manunited18]

Sunak could be starmers worst nightmare. If he starts well with favourable policies, he could yet turn it around for the conservatives. Ive been impressed by his speech to his party and the plans ahead.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

Most seem quite happy that a brown face is in the big seat.

Until maybe the last 10 years most British Pakistanis and Indians referred to each other as 'apnay'. It's still the case among older generations but younger ones don't feel the same.

Personally I am against Rishi and hope his government doesn't last long but thats mainly for political reasons.

 

[MenInG]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

Think it's more of a Muslim thing as opposed to Indian origin.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sunak could be starmers worst nightmare. If he starts well with favourable policies, he could yet turn it around for the conservatives. Ive been impressed by his speech to his party and the plans ahead.

He will wipe the floor with Starmer in debates. Its the first credible and likeable tory MP for a long time.

It remains to be seen if in 2 years time the public is willing to forgive the tories for the mess that they created in the past week.

 

[MenInG]

Sunak making statement inside CCHQ

Rishi Sunak is addressing the British public for the first time since being elected leader of the Conservative Party this afternoon.

He begins his short statement by paying tribute to Liz Truss for her "dedicated public service" to the country under "exceptionally difficult circumstances".

Mr Sunak says being elected PM is the "greatest privilege of his life".

"The UK is a great country, but there is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge," adding it will be his "priority" to bring the country together.

"I pledge that I will serve you with integrity and humility and I will work day in day out to deliver for the British people."

It appeared Mr Sunak was reading from an autocue - and he stopped for what became a slightly awkward pause at the end of his statement.

 

[James]

Congratulations Rishi.

May he do a good, solid job and help the country & its economy to stabilise.

 

[Mas-LFC]

kuch pal ka mehmaan , Who would had thought in 1990s that an Indian origin PM of UK would come from conservative party )

Wasn’t his parents from East Africa? African born parents. His grandparents Indian punjab origin. Its not that direct from India and grew up or something. I doubt he speaks Hindi or Punjabi. Desi looks, something else under the skin.

 

[Manunited18]

He will wipe the floor with Starmer in debates. Its the first credible and likeable tory MP for a long time.

It remains to be seen if in 2 years time the public is willing to forgive the tories for the mess that they created in the past week.

Starmer is a sitting duck. Even with the mess with the tories he doesnt let off confidence. I agree, sunak will have starmer on toast in prme ministers questions.

 

[Technics 1210]

Most seem quite happy that a brown face is in the big seat.

Until maybe the last 10 years most British Pakistanis and Indians referred to each other as 'apnay'. It's still the case among older generations but younger ones don't feel the same.

Personally I am against Rishi and hope his government doesn't last long but thats mainly for political reasons.

Yup this is true, and like you, I am against Rishi the Tory MP elected PM.

Until Rishi wins a GE, he will never be the people's PM.

A back stabbing tax evading pseudo elected PM for the rich.

 

[Robert]

I’m pleased that we have a British person of colour as PM.

I don’t think he’s particularly good, but compared to Bodge and Truss he’s Lloyd George, Churchill and Attlee combined.

The polls will start to improve for the Tories now, though they’ll still be out of power in at most 26 months.

 

[shaz619]

I’m pleased that we have a British person of colour as PM.

I don’t think he’s particularly good, but compared to Bodge and Truss he’s Lloyd George, Churchill and Attlee combined.

The polls will start to improve for the Tories now, though they’ll still be out of power in at most 26 months.

Feel the same way, it’s a celebration when the numpties and their fans are left with their tail between their legs, what a shambles - their tears LOL

Hopefully a proper grown up can finally do the office justice

Go Rishi!!

Boris Out hahahaha

 

[Markhor]

The revolving door continues. I wish him luck for the sake of our rapidly deteriorating country.

Congratulations to British Indian community and posters.

 

[Varun]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

Could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Expect a lot of one-way flights from the UK to Eleven Jinping land over the next few weeks.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

As long as he remembers he's a Brit first and an Indian later, I don't see any problem. To be fair, he's never struck me as a closet Hindutva, he seems a fairly laid back guy who is more interested in money than what goes on in the subcontinent. Even his wife's non dom status was more about avoiding tax than any other motivation.

 

[Sidilicious]

I wanted an election so that we can get labour into power.

However, if we have to see the rule of a Tory PM for another 2 years, I would rather it was Sunak, than the mental Truss, lying BoJo. I don’t know too much about Mourdants policies, but she is slightly more on the right than Sunak.

Also, from labour‘s perspective, we can deal better with Sunak with all his baggage than with a relatively unknown like Mourdant.

 

[Sidilicious]

Rishi has come nowhere to PM into 2 years. The zionists wanted Priti but she was too thick, let's see where Rishi stands

Man, i hate the tories. But where do you get this nonsense from?

 

[Bewal Express]

Man, i hate the tories. But where do you get this nonsense from?

Look it up. PM May sacked PP because she was going behind her back. Why to Israel and not to Jordan

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/08/priti-patel-israel-trip-analysis-uk-foreign-policy

 

[Major]

Could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Expect a lot of one-way flights from the UK to Eleven Jinping land over the next few weeks.

brit pakistanis leaving?

 

[Major]

As long as he remembers he's a Brit first and an Indian later, I don't see any problem. To be fair, he's never struck me as a closet Hindutva, he seems a fairly laid back guy who is more interested in money than what goes on in the subcontinent. Even his wife's non dom status was more about avoiding tax than any other motivation.

in what way can a person be a brit first and indian later? Im curious to know

 

[irfan]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

same way British Indian Londoners took it when their Mayor was of Pakistani origin.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishiSunak</a> on his nomination as leader of the Conservative Party and next Prime Minister of the UK. I look forward to working with him to advance shared interests and further deepen the abiding &#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816;- &#55356;&#56812;&#55356;&#56807; partnership.</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1584588255445467136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[Technics 1210]

People have short term memory in the UK, it is understandable with the impending winter hardship on the horizon

In the previous leadership contest, Sunak was quoting Truss' economic adviser on the economy, it was not his prediction. More so Rishi decided a couple of economic U-Turns of his own to match Truss' pledges, namely a cut in VAT, and unfunded tax cut.

This is the guy who added 500 BILLION on the national debt, refused to recoup the 50 BILLION lost in Covid fraud, while he endorsed tax evasion at home.

He can never unite the people, he is the richest MP, and now PM, in UK history - mark my words - the economy will tank, his rich mates will get richer, and the poor will lose their jobs, homes, and familes.

He will always be remembered as the PM who was installed by his supporting MPs. No public backing or even Tory membership backing.

Even May, and Boris, won general elections, not Truss, or this sorry excuse of an installed PM.

UK is now a proper laughing stock, not because we have had 3 PMs in the last 2 months, but because democracy is dead, and communism is now alive in the UK.

 

[Manunited18]

People have short term memory in the UK, it is understandable with the impending winter hardship on the horizon

In the previous leadership contest, Sunak was quoting Truss' economic adviser on the economy, it was not his prediction. More so Rishi decided a couple of economic U-Turns of his own to match Truss' pledges, namely a cut in VAT, and unfunded tax cut.

This is the guy who added 500 BILLION on the national debt, refused to recoup the 50 BILLION lost in Covid fraud, while he endorsed tax evasion at home.

He can never unite the people, he is the richest MP, and now PM, in UK history - mark my words - the economy will tank, his rich mates will get richer, and the poor will lose their jobs, homes, and familes.

He will always be remembered as the PM who was installed by his supporting MPs. No public backing or even Tory membership backing.

Even May, and Boris, won general elections, not Truss, or this sorry excuse of an installed PM.

UK is now a proper laughing stock, not because we have had 3 PMs in the last 2 months, but because democracy is dead, and communism is now alive in the UK.

Yep. Every sitting PM must earn it with his/her mandate. I think he will go to the public once everything possibly stabilizes .

 

[Technics 1210]

Yep. Every sitting PM must earn it with his/her mandate. I think he will go to the public once everything possibly stabilizes .

UK Interest rates are predicted to hit 5% mid next year, plus the US rates are climbing along with Treasury yields, and Gilts too.

I just do not see any economic stability in the next 12 months. We might see political stability within the Tory party, but economically the UK is toast.

Serves Sunak right for grabbing power with one hand and dynamite with the other, considering the UK finances imploded while he was CE.

Plus the media will have to be careful in bow it criticises Sunak, because Liberals will be the first to shout 'racists'.

Dark days ahead.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Never mind what British Pakistanis think of him, the main is a brit-pak

https://www.india.com/news/world/ri...as-pakistan-connection-too-heres-how-5703681/

Not sure how true it is, but once confirmed we should consider him a proud son of the soil.

 

[Technics 1210]

If this day couldn't get any worse, it has, with the news Henry Cavill has officially confirmed he will return as Superman.

A day that will be remembered of infamy!

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Expect a lot of one-way flights from the UK to Eleven Jinping land over the next few weeks.

Why?. I don't have a problem with it and he should've been elected 2 months ago

 

[topspin]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

I'm proud to see the first desi become the UK prime minister, because this Rishi unlike his recent predecessors is actually competent.

Also turns out his paternal grandfather was originally from Gujranwala so he's got Pakistani blood in him!

 

[James]

Summary up to now:—

• Rishi Sunak will be the UK's next prime minister after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest.

• No 10 says Sunak will formally take over as PM tomorrow morning after meeting King Charles, and will give a statement at around 11:35.

• That'll follow a final cabinet meeting chaired by outgoing PM Liz Truss at 09:00, and a statement from her at around 10:15.

• In a brief address earlier, Sunak warned the country faced "profound economic challenges".

• He will become the UK's first British Asian PM and at 42, the youngest leader in more than two centuries.

BBC

 

[topspin]

If I recall correctly, it was [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] who envisaged Rishi Sunak to become PM while he was Chancellor in 2020.

Like him, I was equally as impressed and knew it was a matter of time.

I've backed Rishi for the last two years because he's the upgrade we needed from Truss and Boris.

I'm not Tory but I'm relieved that he's PM. I don't agree with all of his politics but he understands the world and how the economy works unlike Truss who was beyond deluded and seriously thick.

Rishi did an exceptional job as Chancellor. He saved thousands of businesses from going down under with his Furlough scheme.

Today is a historic day and I'm so proud to see him become the UK's first desi PM.
[MENTION=149166]Technics 1210[/MENTION] - how many days of mourning?

 

[topspin]

His predictions on Liz's economic pledges all turned out to be correct. He warned us about the dire consequences. Thank God Liz Truss has gone, she was like a fish out of water.

 

[topspin]

Finally, I should add it's very fitting on the day of Diwali for Rishi Sunak to be announced as the new PM.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Wonder how Brit Pakistanis will take it that their PM is Indian origin

Its great, Elephant medium brown Atta is on sale ,50% off.

 

[KingKhanWC]

The revolving door continues. I wish him luck for the sake of our rapidly deteriorating country.

Congratulations to British InCdian community and posters.

Come bro, you are smart enough to understand these are all puppets of elites more accurately he is on the world economic forum. The people who say you will own nothing and be happy. Rishi will own a lot but he will send the Brits further down the gutter.

They say Lizzard Truss failed in her economic plans ,this is rubbish . Her economic plan was genius. Work as PM for a few weeks but will get paid £110k a year for the rest of her miserable life.

 

[Bewal Express]

If I recall correctly, it was [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] who envisaged Rishi Sunak to become PM while he was Chancellor in 2020.

Like him, I was equally as impressed and knew it was a matter of time.

I've backed Rishi for the last two years because he's the upgrade we needed from Truss and Boris.

I'm not Tory but I'm relieved that he's PM. I don't agree with all of his politics but he understands the world and how the economy works unlike Truss who was beyond deluded and seriously thick.

Rishi did an exceptional job as Chancellor. He saved thousands of businesses from going down under with his Furlough scheme.

Today is a historic day and I'm so proud to see him become the UK's first desi PM.
[MENTION=149166]Technics 1210[/MENTION] - how many days of mourning?

Yeah I agree, thick Lizzie was a parody and in the process destroying KKs promising political career.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Finally, I should add it's very fitting on the day of Diwali for Rishi Sunak to be announced as the new PM.

The Israelis will also be lighting fireworks . This Zionist lapdog wants UK to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital .

 

[topspin]

The Israelis will also be lighting fireworks . This Zionist lapdog wants UK to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital .

The sad reality is if you want to make it big in Western politics, you have to be seen as pro-Israel. It's not just Rishi Sunak. Sadiq Khan is also a pro-Israeli. He's known as London's Muslim Zionist mayor.

But I've come to terms with this because the reality is the world isn't black and white. I don't see the world as good and bad. There is evil and there's less evil.

Out of the prominent desi politicians in the Conservative party, Rishi Sunak is less evil than Priti Patel, Suella Braverman and Saj Javed.

As I mentioned earlier:

"I don't agree with all of his politics but he understands the world and how the economy works".

In other words, I want someone who is more competent than Truss and Boris. Competency is the most fundamental quality you have to look for in politics because they're all morally corrupt and dishonest. That's the harsh reality my friend.

 

[Technics 1210]

It's funny, some PP users would call Asian Tory supporters and Asian MPs of the Tory party 'coconuts' now the same lot are proud of an Asian PM with Indian origins. The mask has certainly slipped.

Should have known, this is typical behaviour from Labour and Liberal Democrat desi voters for you, voting for the right colour/gender, not the policies.

I guess proud labour/LD asian voters will now be voting Tory, cos the PM is the right colour.

 

[Technics 1210]

Truss' mini budget isn't far off from what Rishi pledged.

Sunak : Income tax to be reduced to 16% to 20% by 2030. Truss went for 19%

Sunak : Rise in NI, now reversed, as was under Truss mini budget.

Sunak : Rise in corporation tax, now frozen, as per Truss mini budget (albeit a U-Turn)

Sunak campaigned on being a low-tax Tory.

Anyone who believes Truss was ousted because of the market reaction to her mini budget have no clue. The market reaction was a systematic and coordinated attack by market traders to kick Truss out, and implant Rishi into power.

Rigged from top to bottom!

 

[KingKhanWC]

The sad reality is if you want to make it big in Western politics, you have to be seen as pro-Israel. It's not just Rishi Sunak. Sadiq Khan is also a pro-Israeli. He's known as London's Muslim Zionist mayor.

But I've come to terms with this because the reality is the world isn't black and white. I don't see the world as good and bad. There is evil and there's less evil.

Out of the prominent desi politicians in the Conservative party, Rishi Sunak is less evil than Priti Patel, Suella Braverman and Saj Javed.

As I mentioned earlier:

"I don't agree with all of his politics but he understands the world and how the economy works".

In other words, I want someone who is more competent than Truss and Boris. Competency is the most fundamental quality you have to look for in politics because they're all morally corrupt and dishonest. That's the harsh reality my friend.

Sure I agree , after the hunt against Corbyn & Al jazeeras docu proving Zionist’s own so called British democracy it’s a no brainier .

He can be the Einstein of economy but it’s not in his hands . Did he mention this current crisis is mainly due to the idiotic sanctions against the biggest oil & gas supplier to Europe . Lizard didn’t & neither will Sushi .

The harsh reality is unless there is reconciliation with Russia, Uk , Europe & US are starring down the barrel of an AK47 .

Don’t be fooled , this merry go round is to keep the public fooled & occupied while the downfall continues in the background.

By spring rishi & his mrs will be tourists taking selfies by Taj Mahal . No Brit should wait for the government to save them . Invest in hard assets , paper money is on the way out bro .

 

[Shariq7]

I don't know much about Rishi Sunak except that he is filthy rich, and conservative. Both of these attributes should disqualify him from the premiership of a country, in my opinion. However, it is surreal that he is the prime minister of a country that colonized the land of his ancestors. Bravo!

 

[SalimBhai]

I believe his paternal grandfather is from gujranwala

 

[PakLFC]

I don't know why India is claiming Rishi as their own when he was born in the UK?. For the record his grand parents were from Gujranwala in Pakistan

 

[TM Riddle]

Sunak is more Pakistani than Indian technically though. His grandfather was from Gujranawala after all and they emigrated to East Africa later on. Another prodigious Pakistani Khatri in the long line that gave us all the 10 Sikh Gurus and Generals like Hari Singh Nalwa. He's genetically Pakistani through and through. You guys should be proud actually.

 

[SalimBhai]

Why is he not embraced by Pakistanis as he is Pakistani decent.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

I don't know why India is claiming Rishi as their own when he was born in the UK?. For the record his grand parents were from Gujranwala in Pakistan

I believe his paternal grandfather is from gujranwala

So what if his grandparents were from Gujranwala. The entire Punjab had a population transfer. 99% of Muslim Punjabis are Pakistanis and 99% of Hindu/Sikh Punjabis are Indian. Had he been a Muslim with grandparents from Ludhiana whose parents went to Africa and then England, then Pakistan would claim him.

Sunak is more Pakistani than Indian technically though. His grandfather was from Gujranawala after all and they emigrated to East Africa later on. Another prodigious Pakistani Khatri in the long line that gave us all the 10 Sikh Gurus and Generals like Hari Singh Nalwa. He's genetically Pakistani through and through. You guys should be proud actually.

Outside of some liberals, majority of Pakistanis would be proud if he was an Indian Muslim than a Hindu with a paternal grandfather from Gujranwala. Like no one and I mean no one cares that Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal even though he is from East Punjab. Far more people were impressed with Sania Mirza even though she is a mediocre tennis player.

 

[SalimBhai]

So the only reason he is not embraced as Pakistani is because of his religion?

 

[Robert]

Yeah I agree, thick Lizzie was a parody and in the process destroying KKs promising political career.

Truss, Kwarteng and the rest of the Britannia Unchained gang have been exposed as wrong in their thinking. Their fiscal policy would have led to disaster without the BoE’s intervention. They are discredited and I doubt we will see them again in front line politics.

It will be interesting to see who Sunak picks for his cabinet. Obviously not Bodge. He still needs to placate the hard right ERG over the NIP, which may yet bring above a return to sectarian violence in Ulster. Yet he must also improve relations with the EU over that same issue and after Truss’s stupid comment about Macron.

 

[TM Riddle]

So what if his grandparents were from Gujranwala. The entire Punjab had a population transfer. 99% of Muslim Punjabis are Pakistanis and 99% of Hindu/Sikh Punjabis are Indian. Had he been a Muslim with grandparents from Ludhiana whose parents went to Africa and then England, then Pakistan would claim him.



Outside of some liberals, majority of Pakistanis would be proud if he was an Indian Muslim than a Hindu with a paternal grandfather from Gujranwala. Like no one and I mean no one cares that Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal even though he is from East Punjab. Far more people were impressed with Sania Mirza even though she is a mediocre tennis player.

Punjabi pride bro. It's saddening to see people on both sides of border letting religious differences coming in the way of Punjabi brotherhood that existed for centuries before the arrival of the Brits.

 

[TM Riddle]

Anyway I like how unapologetic Rishi is about his faith. The fact that he's a practicing Hindu is what matters most to me. More power to guys like him.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

So the only reason he is not embraced as Pakistani is because of his religion?

My grandparents were born in east Punjab.

If I became PM I wouldn't be called Indian origin.

It's nothing to do with religion but what he and his family think of themselves.

 

[James]

I don't know much about Rishi Sunak except that he is filthy rich, and conservative. Both of these attributes should disqualify him from the premiership of a country, in my opinion. However, it is surreal that he is the prime minister of a country that colonized the land of his ancestors. Bravo!

What’s wrong with being conservative?

 

[Robert]

I’m going to make a prediction.

Membership of UKIP and RefUK are about to jump as disgruntled Conservative members who “aren’t racist but” jump ship.

 

[James]

I’m going to make a prediction.

Membership of UKIP and RefUK are about to jump as disgruntled Conservative members who “aren’t racist but” jump ship.

Let them.

Hopefully the leadership of Rishi makes the Conservative Party a bit more moderate again.

His first Cabinet appointments are crucial I feel.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I’m going to make a prediction.

Membership of UKIP and RefUK are about to jump as disgruntled Conservative members who “aren’t racist but” jump ship.

I know a few disgruntled members that are jumping ship because they are angry that the membership wasn't consulted.

They will join Reform UK for sure.

Farage could also pop up with a new party soon.

 

[Technics 1210]

Joe Biden congratulates the UK with new PM.

He refers to the new PM as Rasheed Soonuk

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[Manunited18]

Parting shots at both Boris and liz!

 

[Robert]

I know a few disgruntled members that are jumping ship because they are angry that the membership wasn't consulted.

They will join Reform UK for sure.

Farage could also pop up with a new party soon.

Good. The Tories will return to the centre right where they alway stood, instead of this mad xenophobic Tea Party they turned into after the Referendum.

 

[shortbread]

He can be the Einstein of economy but it’s not in his hands . Did he mention this current crisis is mainly due to the idiotic sanctions against the biggest oil & gas supplier to Europe . Lizard didn’t & neither will Sushi .

The harsh reality is unless there is reconciliation with Russia, Uk , Europe & US are starring down the barrel of an AK47 .

Don’t be fooled , this merry go round is to keep the public fooled & occupied while the downfall continues in the background.

The US, how?

They are currently the worlds largest Oil & Gas producer and American companies are making chunky profits by becoming the defacto energy alternative to Russia. Plenty more reserves in Permian, Eagle Ford Shale and Bakken. On top of this the dollar continues to strengthen, so America is really squeezing the energy importers in Europe.

Europe/UK staring down the barrel and I'm pretty sure Nord Stream gas leaks was orchestrated by the Americans to ensure Europe wholly relies on them for energy supply. Europeans are too stupid to realise their 'ally' America has profited the most from the Ukraine war.

 

[Robert]

Jacob Rees-Mogg is out of the cabinet. That’s a good move by Sunak. Start replacing these ideologues with quality.

 

[shortbread]

Jacob Rees-Mogg is out of the cabinet. That’s a good move by Sunak. Start replacing these ideologues with quality.

Issue is Jacob, Nadine and the BoJo cabal will start plotting the government's fall, if not already.

 

[Robert]

Issue is Jacob, Nadine and the BoJo cabal will start plotting the government's fall, if not already.

That’s always going to happen. If Sunak is effective they can plot away.

Not that I much like Sunak being PM, but compared to the clown show 2019-22 he will at least restore calm to the markets, reassure our allies, and provide a base level of competence.

 

[Manunited18]

Until a proper peace process is put forward in the Ukraine-Russia war, then im afraid the common man/woman on the streets will suffer the consequences and end up with the burden of paying for it. Sunak has already backed the war ro its conclusion!

 

[Robert]

Brandon Lewis is out.