Rishi Sunak Set To Become First British Asian Prime Minister Of U.K.

Rishi Sunak was named as Britain’s next prime minister following the resignation of Liz Truss, becoming the first British Asian to hold the position. Sunak faces a country in the midst of an economic crisis and calls for a general election from the opposition party. 

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[kaiser]

He became Prime Minister on Diwali. How awesome! Congratulations!

[Jdksejejxnxndnd]

I find it kinda sad that he's always reconized as the first "Asian guy" to be Prime Minister. But he is never recognized as a British man.

[ariseawakestopnot-aasn]

Happy Dipawali Rishi Sunak and the the entire family of Great Britain!!!

[oskey]

The focus is on the economy.
Being a succesful entreprenuer. He seems to be the best choice for these troubling times.

[invisible_d_r]

Again, history has been made..
Congratulations Mr Rishi Sunak

[marylaistirland]

The right person for UK at the right time! Thank God, the British finally has come to the right senses

[neoblackcyptron]

It’s British Indian not British Asian.
We know the play book:
If bad things happen in Pakistan : it’s referred to as an Asian problem.
If bad things happen in India it’s an Indian problem.
If good things happen to Indian economy it’s labeled south East Asian success.
If something good every happens in Pakistan it’s called Pakistan success.

[alfredlear]

I didn't know Southampton was in Asia?
Happy Diwali everyone!🎆

[faithlesshound]

Sunak will be the second Indian Prime Minister in the British Isles. The first was Leo Varadkar.

Sunak is enormously rich, but remember that most Conservative cabinet ministers have been millionaires since Mrs Thatcher's time, 40 years ago. Now they are multi-millionaires.

[jamessteel]

Another unelected PM 🤦‍♂️ need a General election now

[OlatundeO]

Congratulations Rishi Sunak, may your tenure in office be peaceful, productive and prosperous for the whole of UK. Amen

[samselvamgrolier]

He is not an Asian! He is just another British-born British Indian. Hopefully, he can make some miracles to resolve the current economic crisis in UK. All the best man...

[hardknock]

Glad to hear big networks sounding as unclear as some of my zoom meetings. 😅

[garywalls]

It’s not about an Indian being in charge of England.It’s about people at the top, the 1%, So obviously, Still holding the reigns.

[richardthiele]

He’ll probably last longer than 44 days, at least for form’s sake.

[harishjadav]

Congratulations Mr Sunak, what an auspicious day, Happy Diwali to you, your family and friends and your supporters 😊☮️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👊

[TrestanSKYWALKR]

I thought Brexit was supposed to solve all the British problems?

[a-khanation]

The Americans thinking he does not look asian , in USA asian means Chinese Japanese and Koreans. ...
In the UK asian means Pakistani bangladeshi and Indian. ...

[anupgamingseries]

It's hard for british people / media to say that first indian origin to be new pm of british🇬🇧. That's why in title.I think u all understand the reason.

[lastChang]

Chancellor Rishi Sunak becoming UK PM is a bad news for China 🇨🇳.