Rishi Sunak is the world’s first British Prime Minister of Asian descent. With his rise to power, he has attracted the attention and admiration of many people.
Known for his smart economic policies and leadership skills, Sunak has won support both inside and outside his party.
His dedication to public service and ability to tackle complex challenges have made him a respected figure.
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- Full name: Rishi Sunak
- Date of birth: May 12, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Southampton, Hampshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: 1.7m
- Parents: Yashvir Sunak and Usha Sunak
- Siblings: Sanjay (brother), Raakhi Williams (sister)
- Spouse: Akshata Murty
- Children: Krishna (daughter), Anoushka (daughter)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: £730 million
Early life and education
Rishi Sunak, now 43, was born on May 12, 1980, in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He grew up in an Indian family with parents Yashvir Sunak and Usha Sunak.
His father, Yashvir, is a GP in the National Health Service, while his mother, Usha, is a pharmacist. Sunak has two siblings: an older brother named Sanjay and an older sister named Raakhi Williams.
Sunak spent his early years in Southampton, where he attended Stroud School and Winchester College. At Winchester College, he distinguished himself as a bright student and eventually became head of his class.
During the summer holidays, Sunak worked as a waiter in a curry house in Southampton, gaining valuable life experience.
After completing secondary school, Sunak studied philosophy, politics and economics at Lincoln College, Oxford.
While at Oxford, he developed a deep interest in politics and joined the Conservative Party. He then pursued further education at Stanford University, earning an MBA as a Fulbright Scholar.
Personal life
In 2009, Rishi Sunak married Akshata Murty, daughter of Indian billionaire NR Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys.
The couple have two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka. Sunak’s wife, Akshata, comes from a prominent family with a strong business background, and her father’s success has certainly had an impact on Sunak’s life and career.
Career
Rishi Sunak’s political career began in 2015 when he was elected as Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorks).
As an MP, he quickly made a name for himself by supporting the successful Brexit campaign in the 2016 EU membership referendum.
He also held a number of senior ministerial positions under Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, including as Minister for Local Government.
In July 2019, Sunak was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He played a key role in the government’s financial response to the COVID-19 pandemic as Chancellor of the Exchequer from February 2020 to July 2022.
Sunak has introduced a range of economic support measures, such as the furlough scheme and the Eat Out to Help Out initiative, to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on businesses and individuals.
Net worth
Rishi Sunak has an estimated net worth of £730 million.
His wealth comes from his political career and previous work in finance and investment banking.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @rishisunakmp
- Twitter Username: @RishiSunak
