Rich Rishi Sunak To The Rescue.
In a newly turbulent British political system, an ultra wealthy MP Rishi Sunak steps up to take the helm. (CNN)
“Some mistakes were made.”
With that four-word missive in his first speech as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak made very clear that he wants to distance himself as far as possible from his politically radioactive predecessor, Liz Truss.
It was an unusually blunt appraisal of his colleague, but it’s clear to see why Sunak wants to present himself as (yet another) fresh face for Britain. Truss’s tenure brought disaster for the UK’s economy, and Sunak has pitched himself as the man to balance the books and bring stability to the country.
He will begin that task later on Tuesday when he starts appointing his Cabinet. Some expect an olive branch to those on the right wing of the party, but Sunak must balance unity with harmony after another spell of chaos in Downing Street.
It also remains to be seen whether the economic debate within the Conservative Party has truly been settled.”
The chaos that Brexit caused in 2016 continues to reverberate throughout the British political system and the nation has yet to find a solid and stable footing. As the 3 Prime Minister in as many months takes the helm, the British people and the World look on to see if a former beacon of stability can once again be stabilized. One thing is for certain, the political landscape will never quite be the same.
