Rishi Sunak will have to face opposition on the first day of Parliament as British PM

Rishi Sunak will face opposition MPs for the first time as British Prime Minister on Wednesday amid political turmoil. Britain is currently grappling with economic challenges on many fronts. Sage Sunak has resolved to overcome this crisis. The new British PM Rishi Sunak began his term by reappointing several ministers from the old leadership's top team. Former Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt was retained as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Also, controversially recently ousted Home Secretary Suella Braverman was also brought back.

A Downing Street source said it ensures continuity is at the heart of the government in this uncertain time". The visible cabinet is likely to hold an inaugural meeting on Wednesday, where he will face Labor leader Keir Starmer and other opposition lawmakers. Addressing the nation outside No. 10, shortly after his appointment by King Charles III, Sunak acknowledged That the country has faced a "serious economic crisis".

"I will put economic stability and trust at the center of this government's agenda," he said ."It would mean difficult decisions to come. Sunak told Ukrainian President Zelensky that Britain would be its own "after the Russian invasion". Strong support" will continue with him. He also spoke to US President Joe Biden, who previously described the appointment of a British-Indian prime minister as "unprecedented". President Biden said the UK remains America's closest ally.

Irish PM Michael Martin reminded Mr Sunak of their "shared responsibility" to protect peace in Northern Ireland following tensions under Mr Johnson and Liz Truss. Sunak is unlikely to enjoy his political honeymoon much, as he has inherited a range of problems. Rishi Sunak is the second prime minister in succession without a direct mandate from the electorate.

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