Rishi Sunak

No class war from Britain’s most working-class government

The United Kingdom will have a new Labour government whose class composition will be radically different from previous ones.

Flag change on new England football kit causes uproar

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt designed by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess" with national flags.

UK's Sunak survives knife-edge vote as Rwanda bill clears Commons

Sunak, in power since October 2022, has staked his political future on the scheme, as Britain gears up for its next general election later this year.

Bairstow dismissal row draws in Australian and UK Prime Ministers

The dismissal triggered long and loud booing from the crowd at Lord's on Sunday and saw Australian players verbally abused by MCC members in the stadium's usually staid Long Room.

Major world events of 2022

It was a year when death came abruptly to what otherwise were days of communal celebrations; when Britain lost a queen and Japan, its former premier; when inept leaders – corrupted by hubris – fell; and when nature again refused to be ignored. It was a year of another devastating war in Europe.

The Indian Diaspora Has Arrived

Rishi Sunak’s rise points to a broader, longer-term phenomenon: the growing prominence of the Indian diaspora across the Western world.

Satire / Rishi Sunak ruins kid’s life as dad finds another person to compare him with

Shadman Sakib thought his father’s taunts couldn’t get worse. 

No smooth sailing ahead for Rishi Sunak

We must wait till November 17 to see how Rishi formalises his plans to prevent a recession creeping into the world’s sixth largest economy.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: UK’s Conservative Party and Our Politics

Recent leadership changes may appear chaotic, but ultimately demonstrate political accountability

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

No class war from Britain’s most working-class government

The United Kingdom will have a new Labour government whose class composition will be radically different from previous ones.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Flag change on new England football kit causes uproar

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt designed by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess" with national flags.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

UK's Sunak survives knife-edge vote as Rwanda bill clears Commons

Sunak, in power since October 2022, has staked his political future on the scheme, as Britain gears up for its next general election later this year.

July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023

Bairstow dismissal row draws in Australian and UK Prime Ministers

The dismissal triggered long and loud booing from the crowd at Lord's on Sunday and saw Australian players verbally abused by MCC members in the stadium's usually staid Long Room.

December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022

Major world events of 2022

It was a year when death came abruptly to what otherwise were days of communal celebrations; when Britain lost a queen and Japan, its former premier; when inept leaders – corrupted by hubris – fell; and when nature again refused to be ignored. It was a year of another devastating war in Europe.

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

The Indian Diaspora Has Arrived

Rishi Sunak’s rise points to a broader, longer-term phenomenon: the growing prominence of the Indian diaspora across the Western world.

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

Rishi Sunak ruins kid’s life as dad finds another person to compare him with

Shadman Sakib thought his father’s taunts couldn’t get worse. 

October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022

No smooth sailing ahead for Rishi Sunak

We must wait till November 17 to see how Rishi formalises his plans to prevent a recession creeping into the world’s sixth largest economy.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Column by Mahfuz Anam: UK’s Conservative Party and Our Politics

Recent leadership changes may appear chaotic, but ultimately demonstrate political accountability

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

King Charles appoints Rishi Sunak as UK PM

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became Britain's third prime minister this year and the first person of colour to lead the former imperial power, vowing to mend its stricken finances after Liz Truss lasted just 49 days.