Rishi Sunak

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Rishi Sunak's Dramatic Exit: From Rising Star to Historic Defeat

Conservative Party - Election Defeat - Keir Starmer - Labour Party - Prime Minister - Resignation - Rishi Sunak - UK Politics

Rishi Sunak makes a surprising exit as Tory leader and PM after a devastating election defeat, sparking a frantic race for his successor. Dive into the whirlwind rise and fall of the once-promising politician.

Rishi Sunak, the former rising star of the Conservative Party, shocked the nation with his abrupt resignation as Tory leader and Prime Minister following a crushing defeat in the recent elections. Sunak, who had rapidly ascended from a junior minister to the highest office in just three years, now leaves his party in turmoil with its worst-ever outcome. His sudden downfall marks a stark contrast to his meteoric rise, earning him descriptions ranging from 'ineffectual' to 'snippy.'

In his final public appearance, Sunak expressed regret for the historic defeat and emphasized the importance of the party's unity moving forward. Despite the humbling experience, Sunak remains determined to influence the selection of his successor, advocating for MPs to have a decisive role in the leadership transition. As he prepares to hand over the reins to Sir Keir Starmer, who led the Labour Party to a landslide victory, Sunak reflects on his achievements with a mix of pride and disappointment.

As the UK bids farewell to Sunak's leadership, the country's South Asian community grapples with the legacy of its first Asian and Hindu Prime Minister. Sunak's departure marks a bittersweet moment for many, symbolizing both progress and setback in the political landscape. In his final address on the steps of Downing Street, Sunak echoes a message of decency and tolerance, urging the nation to uphold these values in the post-election period.

In a surprising turn of events, Larry the Cat, the famous Downing Street feline, witnesses yet another Prime Minister's exit, underscoring the unpredictable nature of British politics. Amidst the chaos, Sunak's swift departure and the subsequent leadership transition serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of power in the realm of politics.

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Rishi Sunak resigns as Tory leader as well as PM after election defeat (The Guardian)

Sunak apologises to country and fires starting pistol on leadership race before going to Buckingham Palace for final audience with king.

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'Ineffectual' and 'snippy': the rapid rise and stunning fall of Rishi Sunak (Financial Times)

Having gone from junior minister to prime minister in barely three years, Sunak has left his Conservative party with its worst-ever result. His Icarus-like arc ...

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He's beaten and humiliated, but Rishi Sunak has one final job to do ... (The Guardian)

He must do everything he can to make sure it is MPs, and not party members, who choose his successor, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins.

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Rishi Sunak accepts responsibility for historic Tory defeat (BBC News)

Sir Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide victory and will take over from Mr Sunak as the UK's prime minister. Accepting responsibility for the ...

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'I am sorry:' Rishi Sunak on election loss | CNN (CNN)

Following his party's major election loss, Rishi Sunak announced he will step down as leader of the Conservatives. Watch his full speech.

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Rishi Sunak departs with a brief nod to his achievements – mostly ... (The Guardian)

As Larry the Cat sees off another PM, Sunak suffers the ultimate kick in the teeth as the sun comes out for Starmer.

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'Bittersweet': south Asians in UK reflect on Rishi Sunak's historic ... (The Guardian)

People share their pride and disappointment on the tenure of Britain's first Asian and Hindu prime minister.

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Rishi Sunak's final speech as Prime Minister: 5 July 2024 (GOV.UK)

Rishi Sunak gave his final speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street.

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Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak quits as Conservative Party leader ... (CNBC)

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will step down as leader of the Conservative Party after the Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the ...

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Rishi Sunak Urges “Decency & Tolerance” In Final Downing Street ... (Deadline)

General Election: Rishi Sunak has resigned and Keir Starmer is heading to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III.

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Rishi Sunak resigns after stunning UK election loss (Aljazeera.com)

Rishi Sunak said he was sorry as he steps down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after a bruising election defeat.

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Defeated Rishi Sunak quits with call for kindness, decency and ... (Reuters)

Rishi Sunak said on Friday he would resign as prime minister and Conservative Party leader after losing heavily to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, leaving with ...

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Rishi Sunak speech in full outside Number 10 (BBC News)

Read Rishi Sunak's full speech, delivered outside Number 10, after losing the 2024 general election.

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Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of ... (ABC News)

LONDON -- Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's prime minister showed a lack of political touch. The Conservative Party's problems were grave before ...

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Rishi Sunak's campaign in the UK election showed his lack of ... (The Associated Press)

Rishi Sunak's campaign to remain Britain's prime minister showed a lack of political touch. The Conservative Party's problems were grave before the election ...

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Defeated Rishi Sunak quits with call for kindness, decency and ... (TimesLIVE)

Rishi Sunak said on Friday he would resign as prime minister and Conservative Party leader after losing heavily to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, leaving with ...

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'A difficult hand played poorly': how No 10 slipped from Sunak's grasp (The Guardian)

He first became an MP in 2015, in the normally safe Conservative seat of Richmond, North Yorkshire, and was promoted to chancellor in February 2020 when ...

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Would Rishi Sunak really be welcome in Silicon Valley? (Spectator.co.uk)

It is widely assumed that, having lost the election, Sunak will soon disappear to Silicon Valley as quickly as possible to restart his career.

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How history will judge Rishi Sunak, according to experts (iNews)

Historians say the Conservative was a 'noble failure' who was 'doomed from the start' as prime minister.

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Reminds of skeleton: Akshata Murtys dress steals show at Rishi ... (WION)

When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the ...

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Victories, setbacks part of journey in democracy: Rahul to Rishi Sunak (Business Standard)

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday extended commiserations to the UK's Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak on the party's ...

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Boris Johnson succeeds in humiliating Rishi Sunak - The Sunday ... (The Sunday Guardian)

From the time when his nominee Liz Truss was ousted from the Prime Ministership and replaced by Rishi Sunak in October 2022, Boris Johnson has been on a.

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Rahul Gandhi writes to Rishi Sunak, new UK PM Keir Starmer. What ... (Hindustan Times)

In his letter to Rishi Sunak, Rahul Gandhi said victories and setbacks are inevitable part of democracy and “we must take both in our stride”.

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'Victories & setbacks both inevitable ...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Rishi ... (Times of India)

India News: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following his recent departure from office, ...

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