Rishi Sunak's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rishi Sunak. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Rishi Sunak is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2022 to 2024. After losing the 2024 general election to Keir Starmer, he briefly served as Leader of the Opposition. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2020 to 2022 under Boris Johnson. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond and Northallerton, formerly Richmond (Yorks), since 2015.

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2006: Earned MBA from Stanford University

In 2006, Rishi Sunak earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University as a Fulbright Scholar.

March 2020: Introduced emergency support for businesses and the furlough scheme

In March 2020, Rishi Sunak introduced a program providing £330 billion in emergency support for businesses, as well as the Coronavirus Job Retention furlough scheme for employees, paying 80% of wages up to £2,500 per month.

September 2020: High Satisfaction Score as Chancellor

In September 2020, Rishi Sunak had the highest satisfaction score of any British chancellor since April 1978, according to an Ipsos MORI poll. He was widely seen as the favorite to become the next Conservative leader and gained the nickname "Dishi Rishi".

October 2022: Appointment as New Leader

In October 2022, following Liz Truss's resignation, Rishi Sunak was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party after other candidates withdrew from the leadership contest.

October 2022: Increased Favorability After Appointment as Prime Minister

In October 2022, following his appointment as prime minister, Rishi Sunak's personal favorability ratings increased.

December 2023: Government Majority Secured for Safety of Rwanda Bill

In December 2023, Sunak secured a government majority of 44 for the Safety of Rwanda Bill in Parliament, despite opposition from other parties.

July 2024: Lowest Approval Ratings to Date

By his resignation as prime minister in July 2024, Rishi Sunak had his lowest approval ratings to date. Following the 2024 general election, Sunak received praise for being gracious in defeat.