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“Look Forward To Support New Government”: Rishi Sunak Ahead Of Poll Results

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“Look Forward To Support New Government”: Rishi Sunak Ahead Of Poll Results

[ad_1] Rishi Sunak has been trailing Liz Truss in most surveys of Tory members. (File)London: Rishi Sunak said on Sunday that if he loses the Conservative Party leadership race, his job would be to support the next government, giving the first hint at what's in store beyond Monday's election result to replace Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister.In his final interview with the BBC before the results are declared, the British Indian former Chancellor said he plans to stay on as a member of Parliament and continue to work for his constituents in Richmond, Yorkshire, if he is defeated by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the race."I look forward to supporting the Conservative government in whatever capacity," said Mr Sunak, when asked about his future plans if the result does not go his way...

Suella Braverman May Be Only Indian-Origin MP In New British Cabinet

[ad_1] Suella Braverman, 42, currently holds the post of Attorney General. (File)London: Indian-origin Suella Braverman is likely to be the only British politician of Indian heritage in the new Cabinet, if UK media speculations are to be believed that Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is on course to beat Rishi Sunak to be elected Conservative Party leader and British Prime minister on Monday.Liz Truss, 47, is said to be pencilling in her top team and is looking at elevating Ms Braverman to replace Priti Patel as Home Secretary.A contender in the early rounds of the Tory leadership contest, 42-year-old Goan-origin Ms Braverman currently holds the post of Attorney General.She had thrown her weight behind Liz Truss after being knocked out in the second round of ballots of fellow Tory MPs in mid-...

Rishi Sunak Trailing, Liz Truss Poised To Become Next UK PM

[ad_1] Truss enjoys overwhelming support over Sunak in polling of the members.London: After a gruelling nationwide tour, a dozen hustings and three televised debates, Liz Truss appears poised to take over as the UK's next prime minister heading into the close of voting by Conservative party members on Friday.The result of the summer-long campaign pitting the foreign secretary against former chancellor Rishi Sunak will be announced on Monday, before Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II the next day.Postal and online voting by the estimated 200,000 Tory members began in early August, a month after Johnson announced his resignation, and concludes at 5:00 pm (1600 GMT).Truss enjoys overwhelming support over Sunak in polling of the members.But th...