Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak
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Political Career

Rishi Sunak's political career has been marked by rapid progression, from being a backbencher to becoming Prime Minister.
Elected as MP
2015
Sunak was elected as the Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorks) in the 2015 general election.
Support for Brexit
2016
He supported the successful campaign for Brexit in the 2016 European Union membership referendum.
Junior Ministerial Role
2019
Appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Government by Theresa May.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
2019
Promoted to the role of Chief Secretary to the Treasury by Boris Johnson.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
2020-2022
Served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, playing a key role in the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Becomes Prime Minister
2022
Became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in October 2022, following the resignation of Liz Truss.
Loss in General Election
2024
Lost the 2024 general election to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, stepping down as Prime Minister.