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 Trusss 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.
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP @DominicRaab has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice @MoJGovUK. #Reshuffle pic.twitter.com/aikeZwQ1rH
UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) October 25, 2022
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 Ministers official Twitter handle posted.
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP @Jeremy_Hunt has been re-appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer @HMTreasury. #Reshuffle pic.twitter.com/Z2RepjNHj2
UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) October 25, 2022
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.
