British Conservative Party

Rishi Sunak Sets July 4 As Election Date, Seeks Mandate Amid Economic, Political Challenges

July 4 is selected as the day to decide who will run the government in the UK, this is the first time Rishi Sunak will be facing the public as the leader of the largest party in parliament.

May 23, 2024, 06:54 AM IST

Rishi Sunak under pressure as UK minister resigns amid bullying row

Gavin Williamson, who was minister of state without portfolio as of yet was accused of abusive behaviour towards fellow Conservative Party colleagues and civil servants after which he posted his resignation on Twitter.

Nov 09, 2022, 15:54 PM IST

Britain's PM candidate Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India relationship more two-way exchange

Rishi Sunak even broke into Hindi: "Aap sab mere parivar ho (you all are my family)." He said, "We know the UK-India relationship is important. We represent the living bridge between our two countries,"? he said, in response to a question about bilateral ties from CFIN co-chair Reena Ranger.

Aug 23, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

Rishi Sunak tables radical tax vision as Liz Truss leads in opinion polls of British PM race

UK PM race: Tax cuts have become the dominant issue in the election campaign and while Liz Truss has pledged cuts from day one, Rishi Sunak has sought to focus on a more measured approach in order to curb soaring inflation. 

Aug 02, 2022, 08:07 AM IST

UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss cuts short her G20 trip, announces bid to succeed Boris Johnson as PM

Almost 30 UK government officials, including key figures like UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, have submitted their resignations over the recent scandal involving former deputy chief whip Christopher Pincher.

Jul 11, 2022, 07:17 AM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson apologises for his Islamophobic remarks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a qualified apology for the offence caused by his past remarks about Islam.

May 25, 2021, 16:13 PM IST