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Rishi Sunak

Meet Rishi Sunak, a leader who became Prime Minister and helped make big decisions for the country!

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends Virtual G7 Call
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak visit Westport Care Home
Rishi Sunak - No Time to Wait event
Chancellor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak Spring Statement
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Rishi Sunak - No Time to Wait event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Holocaust Surviver Arek Hersh
Rishi Sunak Official Cabinet Portrait, September 2021 (cropped)
Chancellor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak Spring Statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Blackpool College
Chancellor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak Spring Statement

Key Facts

Born
12 May 1980.
Birthplace
Southampton, England.
Known For
Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Youngest PM
Became Prime Minister at age 42, the youngest since 1812.

Who is Rishi Sunak?

Imagine a super busy person who helps run a whole country! That's kind of like Rishi Sunak. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, which is like the captain of a big ship. Before that, he had other important jobs, like being in charge of the country's money. He's also been a Member of Parliament, which means he helps make the rules for everyone.

Where Did He Come From?

Rishi Sunak was born in a city called Southampton in England. His parents came to Britain from a place called East Africa, and their families were from India. He went to special schools and studied really interesting things like philosophy and economics at Oxford University. He even went to a famous university in America called Stanford!

What Did He Do as Leader?

As Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak had big goals. He wanted to make the country's money better, help people get to the doctor faster, and stop people from crossing the sea in small boats. He also sent help and supplies to a country called Ukraine when it was in trouble. He made important choices that affected many people.

WOW! Fun Facts About Rishi!

Did you know that when Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister, he was only 42 years old? That made him the youngest Prime Minister in a very, very long time! He was even younger than many of your teachers! He also used to work for a big company called Goldman Sachs, which helps manage money.

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