Here is all you need to know about Britain's new

finance minister Rishi Sunak

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The MP for Richmond in Yorkshire, married to Murthy's daughter Akshata , first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had back Johnson's strategy to leave the European Union (EU).

, first entered the UK Parliament in 2015 and has fast risen up the Conservative Party ranks as a staunch Brexiteer who had back Johnson's strategy to leave the European Union (EU). First elected to parliament in 2015, Sunak previously served as chief secretary to the treasury, the second in command to the finance minister, overseeing public spending.

Born in 1980, Sunak attended the prestigious Winchester College before going on to study politics, philosophy and economics at Oxford University. He also has an MBA from Stanford University in the United States.

I was lucky to study at Winchester College, Oxford University and Stanford University. That experience changed my life and as a result, I am passionate about ensuring everybody has access to a great education. Rishi Sunak

Before entering politics he worked for investment bank Goldman Sachs and a hedge fund, then co-founded an investment firm. He also co-founded a one-billion pound global investment firm and specialised in investing in small British businesses.

Sunak’s father was a doctor and his mother ran a chemist shop. They emigrated from Punjab to the UK with Sunak's grandparents.

From working in my mum's tiny chemist shop to my experience building large businesses, I have seen how we should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure Britain has a stronger future, Rishi Sunak

He strongly believes that small businesses in the UK would flourish as a result of Brexit as the "vast majority of British businesses (94 per cent) don't have anything to do with the EU; but they are still subject to all EU law”.

The Prime Minister and Chancellor are traditionally seen a double act in British politics, working close together and also living as neighbours on Downing Street.

Seen as a rising star in the Conservative Party Sunak is regularly put forward by the government to do media interviews, and stood in for Johnson in some televised debates during last year’s election campaign.

NEW DELHI: Indian-origin politician and Narayana Murthy 's son-in-law Rishi Sunak was named new British finance minister on Thursday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an extensive Cabinet reshuffle.