Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

General Election 2024

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election

Cllr Jacob Taylor, left, has slammed PM Rishi Sunak

Cllr Jacob Taylor, left, has slammed PM Rishi Sunak

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Sunak 'in cloud cuckoo land' for saying Sussex councils will be better off this year

Rishi Sunak at Horsham Police station

Rishi Sunak at Horsham Police station

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Prime Minister visits Sussex to announce new policy

Rishi Sunak in Horsham

Rishi Sunak in Horsham

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Prime Minister chats to shop workers on Sussex visit

Mr Sunak also praised the Princess of Wales’s “tremendous bravery” after she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Mr Sunak also praised the Princess of Wales’s “tremendous bravery” after she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Rishi Sunak shares 'love and support' to Princess of Wales after cancer statement

This is what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in his statement today at Downing Street (March 1)

This is what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in his statement today at Downing Street (March 1)

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Rishi Sunak calls George Galloway win 'very alarming' in Downing Street statement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Lewes MP Maria Caulfield and Conservative activists

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Lewes MP Maria Caulfield and Conservative activists

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak campaigns with Lewes MP ahead of general election

Suella Braverman has penned a harsh letter to Rishi Sunak

Suella Braverman has penned a harsh letter to Rishi Sunak

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Suella Braverman calls Rishi Sunak 'weak' and a 'failure' in incredible sign-off

Brighton and Hove's MPs have criticised Rishi Sunak's leadership as he marks one year in Number 10

Brighton and Hove's MPs have criticised Rishi Sunak's leadership as he marks one year in Number 10

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'A horror show': City's MPs slam Rishi Sunak's year as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak and Caroline Lucas

Rishi Sunak and Caroline Lucas

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Caroline Lucas calls net zero plans 'catastrophic' as PM rolls back climate plans

Rishi Sunak has said American Bully XL dogs will be banned by the end of the year after dog attacks

Rishi Sunak has said American Bully XL dogs will be banned by the end of the year after dog attacks

American Bully XL

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Rishi Sunak says 'dangerous' American Bully XL dog breed will be banned

Rishi Sunak has defended Kathleen Stock's right to speak at Oxford University

Rishi Sunak has defended Kathleen Stock's right to speak at Oxford University

Oxford University

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Prime Minister defends controversial former Sussex university lecturer over speech

Rishi Sunak will face Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions today

Rishi Sunak will face Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions today

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Sunak to face MPs for first time since unveiling plans to tackle Channel crossings

Rishi Sunak pledged to end the use of hotels to house unaccompanied asylum seekers

Rishi Sunak pledged to end the use of hotels to house unaccompanied asylum seekers

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responds to Hove hotel 'child protection scandal'

Rishi Sunak has promised to halve inflation in the UK, as well as cutting national debt and reducing NHS waiting times

Rishi Sunak has promised to halve inflation in the UK, as well as cutting national debt and reducing NHS waiting times

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Rishi Sunak makes five key pledges in first major speech of 2023

Rishi Sunak outlines government plans to tackle NHS crisis.

Rishi Sunak outlines government plans to tackle NHS crisis.

Rishi Sunak reveals how he plans to tackle NHS crisis in major speech

The autumn budget could see wages risen for millions in the UK. (PA)

The autumn budget could see wages risen for millions in the UK. (PA)

Millions in the UK set for £1800 pay rise in Autumn budget, reports suggest

Questions about Suella Braverman’s return to the Home Office, six days after she was forced out, continue to dog the Prime Minister

Questions about Suella Braverman’s return to the Home Office, six days after she was forced out, continue to dog the Prime Minister

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Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to U-turn on Suella Braverman and Cop27 decisions

'Expecting a new start with Prime Minister Sunak? Prepare to be disillusioned'

Gillian Keegan becomes Education Secretary in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet

Gillian Keegan becomes Education Secretary in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet

Cabinet reshuffle

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Chichester MP joins Rishi Sunak's cabinet as part of reshuffle

Caroline Lucas, inset, has called for the new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election

Caroline Lucas, inset, has called for the new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election

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Caroline Lucas demands general election as Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak ranked among UK’s richest people: What is his net worth? (PA)

Rishi Sunak ranked among UK’s richest people: What is his net worth? (PA)

Rishi Sunak ranked among UK’s richest people: What is his net worth?

During his leadership race with Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak had time to set out his policies and plans for when he became Prime Minister

During his leadership race with Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak had time to set out his policies and plans for when he became Prime Minister

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Rishi Sunak's policies and what to expect from him as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

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Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minister as he wins latest Tory leadership race

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are among the possible contenders to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are among the possible contenders to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister

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Johnson, Sunak or Mordaunt? Who Sussex Tory MPs are backing to replace Liz Truss

According to the latest report into the Covid furlough schemes by the National Audit Office, £4.5 billion was claimed in error or in fraud

According to the latest report into the Covid furlough schemes by the National Audit Office, £4.5 billion was claimed in error or in fraud

Covid furlough scheme lost billions to fraud and error, watchdog claims

Tory members were given the choice of Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the successor to Boris Johnson (PA)

Tory members were given the choice of Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the successor to Boris Johnson (PA)

Everything Liz Truss said as she was elected as new Prime Minister

Liz Truss named next Prime Minister of UK beating Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson. (PA)

Liz Truss named next Prime Minister of UK beating Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson. (PA)

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Liz Truss named as next Prime Minister of UK - what happens now?

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss during a hustings event at Wembley Arena (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss during a hustings event at Wembley Arena (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Here's what happens after the new Prime Minister announcement

Larry the cat sits outside 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London. Credit: PA

Larry the cat sits outside 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London. Credit: PA

Last minute entry in race to become next PM as Tory leadership race closes

Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost of living crisis (PA)

Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost of living crisis (PA)

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Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost-of-living crisis

A protester interrupts Liz Truss's speech during a hustings event in Eastbourne

A protester interrupts Liz Truss's speech during a hustings event in Eastbourne

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RECAP: Liz Truss heckled by climate protesters at Eastbourne Tory hustings

A protester interrupts Liz Truss's speech during a hustings event in Eastbourne

A protester interrupts Liz Truss's speech during a hustings event in Eastbourne

Liz Truss heckled by 'Green New Deal' protesters at Tory hustings in Sussex

The former Chancellor and the foreign secretary will answer questions from Conservative members at a hustings in Eastbourne this evening

The former Chancellor and the foreign secretary will answer questions from Conservative members at a hustings in Eastbourne this evening

Conservative Party

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Tory leadership contenders to face questions from Sussex members in hustings

Foreign secretary Liz Truss attacked Rishi Sunak over his plans for the economy, claiming they would 'put off people who want to invest in Britain'

Foreign secretary Liz Truss attacked Rishi Sunak over his plans for the economy, claiming they would 'put off people who want to invest in Britain'

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Rishi Sunak's plans for economy a 'disaster' for workers, Liz Truss warns

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters (PA)

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters (PA)

Boris Johnson to face PMQs after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resignations

Boris Johnson survived a no confidence vote last month (PA)

Boris Johnson survived a no confidence vote last month (PA)

Tories could consider change to oust Boris Johnson in no confidence vote

Sajid Javid, left, and Rishi Sunak resigned from the government within minutes of each other this evening

Sajid Javid, left, and Rishi Sunak resigned from the government within minutes of each other this evening

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Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign - Sussex Conservative MPs react

Millions of UK workers set for pay rise this week amid major National Insurance change. (PA)

Millions of UK workers set for pay rise this week amid major National Insurance change. (PA)

Millions set for pay rise this week - exact date and how much you could get

The Prime Minister also said it remains “the plan” to raise corporation tax but sought to attribute the policy to Chancellor Rishi Sunak (PA)

The Prime Minister also said it remains “the plan” to raise corporation tax but sought to attribute the policy to Chancellor Rishi Sunak (PA)

Boris Johnson denies planning to lift curbs on bosses' pay and banker bonuses

Rishi Sunak announcement: Universal Credit and other claimants to get £600 payment. (PA/Pixabay)

Rishi Sunak announcement: Universal Credit and other claimants to get £600 payment. (PA/Pixabay)

Cost of living crisis

8 million UK households to get £650 payment, Sunak announces - are you eligible?

Rishi Sunak announcement: Chancellor outlines further cost of living support - key points. (PA)

Rishi Sunak announcement: Chancellor outlines further cost of living support - key points. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Four key points from Rishi Sunak announcement and what you can claim

Boris Johnson fined alongside Rishi Sunak over lockdown parties at Downing Street. (PA)

Boris Johnson fined alongside Rishi Sunak over lockdown parties at Downing Street. (PA)

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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak set to be fined over lockdown parties

The Conservative Party 2019 election manifesto pledged “not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT”. (PA)

The Conservative Party 2019 election manifesto pledged “not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT”. (PA)

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Boris Johnson defends manifesto breaking tax hike - changes come into force today

Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut (PA)

Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut (PA)

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Supermarkets slash petrol and diesel prices after fuel duty cut - Which is cheapest?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement (PA)

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £1,000 tax cut for small business owners in his Spring Statement (PA)

Everything you need to know about Employment Allowance after Spring Statement

Boris Johnson could double energy bill loan to £400 amid rising prices next month. (PA)

Boris Johnson could double energy bill loan to £400 amid rising prices next month. (PA)

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Boris Johnson could double energy bill loan to £400 amid rising prices in April

Martin Lewis (PA)

Martin Lewis (PA)

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Martin Lewis Money Show: should I fix my energy rate or stay on the price cap?

Martin Lewis has called on Rishi Sunak to do more to help people who will be impacted by the energy price hike (PA)

Martin Lewis has called on Rishi Sunak to do more to help people who will be impacted by the energy price hike (PA)

'Help is needed' - Martin Lewis calls on Rishi Sunak ahead of energy price hike

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are both in running for the next Conservative leaders. (PA)

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are both in running for the next Conservative leaders. (PA)

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Who will be the next Conservative leader? Bookies reveal favourites after Sue Gray report

Cost of beer set to rise by 30p per pint as pubs battle shortages. (PA)

Cost of beer set to rise by 30p per pint as pubs battle shortages. (PA)

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The price of your beer is set to rise by 30p per pint