Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, born of parents of Indian descent, was educated at Winchester College and later the University of Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Lincoln College.
His role as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, and with two hedge funds, prepared him for his later work in politics. His Chancellorship during the Covid-19 crisis brought out his shrewd side, in making public spending manoeuvres.
His Premiership began in October 2022 and drove home his ambition to be a modern leader. He addressed issues such as AI, international trade, and crime. His loss in 2024 showed deep fissures in the Conservative party.
