After a period of chaos, Mr. Sunak, a Conservative, faces serious political and economic headwinds. He will be the first person of color and first Hindu to be prime minister.
Tag: Great Britain
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Western Allies Reject Russia’s ‘Dirty Bomb’ Claims
Diplomats from France, Britain and the United States called Russia’s allegation a pretext that Moscow has concocted for escalating the war.
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As Russia and Ukraine Seek Gains on Front Line, U.S. and Allies Warn Moscow
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III held a call with Russia’s defense chief to discuss President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats.
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Rishi Sunak Becomes the FrontRunner for U.K. Prime Minister
Mr. Sunak’s warnings about inflation and his fiscal conservatism may have cost him the post in September. But now his accurate assessments are easing his path to Britain’s top job.
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How Political Primaries Drive Britain’s Dysfunction
In the United States, too, the rise of inside-party primaries has empowered candidates at the extremes, and the result is likely to be a greater disconnect with the public.