January 19, 2025 02:59 pm (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Kolkata court convicts civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case | Saif was stabbed repeatedly, he tried to protect Taimur and Jeh: Kareena Kapoor Khan records statement with police | Escaped death by 20-25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina alleges opposition wanted to kill her | Cabinet's decision on 8th Pay Commission will improve quality of life, give boost to consumption: PM Modi | 'It has been an incredibly challenging day': Kareena Kapoor Khan requests privacy after Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident | 'Distorting history': Mamata slams Mohan Bhagwat over his Ram Temple consecration 'marking true independence' remark | Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident: Actor who received six wounds is out of danger, one accused identified | ISRO creates history docking two Indian satellites in space | US-based short seller Hindenburg Research that targeted Adani Group and SEBI chairperson to be disbanded | Saif Ali Khan stabbed during burglary attempt at home, hospitalised; police probe on
Rishi Sunak
Image Credit: Facebook/Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak sacks several ministers of Liz Truss team, appoints Dominic Raab as Deputy PM

| @indiablooms | Oct 26, 2022, at 03:23 am

London/IBNS: New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commenced work within an hour of his meeting with King Charles II on Tuesday.

Soon after he started delivering on his promise "work would begin immediately", a string of ministers from Liz Truss's team was asked to step down as a precursor to the announcement of his new cabinet.

In two crucial appointments made by evening, Sunak appointed Dominic Raab as his Deputy Prime Minister and Jeremy Hunt as finance minister.

As of Tuesday evening, four ministers have been asked to step down.

Among those asked to resign are Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg, Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis, Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith and Development minister Vicky Ford, media reports said.

Dominic Raab, who was the Deputy Prime Minister for former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will also hold the Secretary of State for Justice portfolio.

Jeremy Hunt, who replaced Kwasi Kwarteng, will stay on as the finance minister, the Prime Minister's official Twitter handle posted.

In his first address to the nation, Sunak said Britain is currently facing a ' profound economic crisis'.

He was quoted as saying by BBC: "The aftermath of Covid still lingers."

Sunak said he is determined to "fix the mistakes" made by his predecessor.

He said he has been chosen as the PM to fix some of the mistakes made by his predecessor.

"That work begins immediately," he says.

"I will work day in and day out to deliver for you," the Indian-origin leader said.

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Related Images
Xi Jinping, Putin in Russia Mar 22, 2023, at 08:26 pm
Related Videos
Iran launches missile attack on Israel Oct 02, 2024, at 09:20 pm
WATCH LIVE: King Charles III Coronation May 06, 2023, at 10:27 pm