Rishi Sunak bows out as UK Opposition Leader on Diwali
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Oct 31, 2024 12:24
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Rishi Sunak bowed out as UK Opposition Leader in Parliament on Wednesday with a reference to his career's Diwali milestones, being appointed the country's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage two years ago during the Festival of Lights.
The 44-year-old, who has been serving as interim leader of the Conservatives until a new Tory leader is elected after the party's general election defeat in July, used his final Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons for a light-hearted exchange with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"I became leader of my party during Diwali and I now stand down during that same festival," said Sunak.
