Rishi Sunak To Become Britain's Next Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak To Become Britain's Next Prime Minister

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Rishi Sunak is set to become the UK's first Prime Minister of color after securing the necessary nominations, surpassing Penny Mordaunt. Sunak's leadership comes after Liz Truss's resignation due to economic turmoil. His economic plan focuses on responsible public spending and avoiding tax cuts during the current financial crisis. The government aims to present a fiscal statement before the Bank of England's interest rate decision. Sunak's approach is expected to reassure financial markets, contrasting with Truss's previous policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the only other candidate besides Rishi Sunak in the race for UK Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson

Penny Mordaunt

Keir Starmer

Theresa May

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must Rishi Sunak do before officially becoming the UK Prime Minister?

Secure 200 nominations

Meet with the king to form a government

Receive approval from the House of Commons

Win a public election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Conservative MPs choose Rishi Sunak as their leader?

He is a former Prime Minister

He has a strong economic plan

He promised immediate tax cuts

He was the only candidate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rishi Sunak's stance on tax cuts during the leadership campaign?

He had no clear stance

He wanted to increase taxes

He supported immediate tax cuts

He opposed tax cuts during an economic crisis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected from Rishi Sunak's administration in terms of fiscal policy?

No changes to current policies

Immediate tax reductions

Harsh spending cuts

Increased public spending