Rishi Sunak

Early life and education

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Political career

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Policies as Chancellor

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Personal life

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Awards and honours

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Controversies

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Future prospects

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Legacy

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Rishi Sunak is a complex and controversial figure

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Rishi Sunak

British politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer since 2020

Early life and education

Born in Southampton to Indian parents who had emigrated from East Africa Studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University

Political career

Elected MP for Richmond (Yorks) in 2015. Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2020

Policies as Chancellor

Introduced a furlough scheme to protect jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic Cut fuel duty to help motorists with the rising cost of living

Personal life

Married to Akshata Murthy, the daughter of an Indian billionaire Has two daughters

Awards and honours

Awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour Named Young British Politician of the Year by The Spectator magazine

Controversies

Criticized for his wife's non-domiciled tax status Also criticized for his handling of the cost of living crisis

Future prospects

Seen as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party Popular with Conservative Party members, but also criticized by some for his policies

Legacy

Legacy will depend on how he is judged by history Could be remembered as a successful Chancellor or a Chancellor who failed to address the cost of living crisis.

Rishi Sunak is a complex and controversial figure

Only time will tell how he will be judged by history