Rishi Sunak to become first British PM of colour and also first Hindu at No 10
by Harriet Sherwood from World news | The Guardian on (#652A3)
Former chancellor has previously said his faith gives him strength and purpose and is part of who he is
Rishi Sunak is about to become the UK's first prime minister of colour and the first Hindu prime minister, both milestones in Britain's evolution as a multicultural and multi-faith society.
Although there has been a marked increase in politicians of colour being appointed to senior cabinet roles, including the key posts of chancellor, home secretary and foreign secretary, the UK has never had a black or brown prime minister before.
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