The office of UK prime minister has become a game of musical chairs. That explains Rishi Sunak becoming the fifth person in six years to hold it. He will be Britain’s third leader in seven weeks and the first prime minister of color in its history. A former chancellor of the Exchequer who is the son of Indian… Read more.
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Sunak Lost as Much as Truss Won to Become Next British PM
Podcast Episode 88 Everyone expected the competition between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to become the next British prime minister to be pioneering. But it turned out to be pioneering in ways no one expected. Meanwhile, nothing has betrayed the British hallowed sense of tradition quite like the ruling Conservative Party forcing Britons to abide… Listen.
Rishi Sunak Playing Reverse Robin Hood to Become British Prime Minister…?
Common sense dictates that politicians play Robin Hood by lacing stump speeches with promises to take money from the rich to give to the poor. This, even though everyone knows the policies they implement invariably make the rich richer and the poor poorer. But wannabe prime minister Rishi Sunak seems utterly lacking in common sense.… Read more.
British PM Boris Johnson Resigns. But He’s Staying On…?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made quite a show today of announcing his resignation. But the “greased piglet” that he is, he made clear his intent to squeeze out a few more months in power. In fact, Johnson reportedly spent the hours before announcing his “resignation” reshuffling his cabinet. The man is insufferable! Mind you,… Read more.