Rishi Sunak’s new fellowship in California sparks rumors, but allies assure he won’t resign as an MP, keeping his seat secure.
California: So, Rishi Sunak has landed a new gig in California, right? His pals are quick to say he’s not planning to ditch his MP role. He’s been through a rough patch since losing the last election, and there’s been chatter about him moving to the Golden State.
He actually met his wife while studying there, and they still own a fancy penthouse worth around £5 million. Now, he’s taking on a visiting fellowship at Stanford’s Hoover Institution and joining Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Sounds pretty prestigious!
Sunak mentioned he has a lot of love for both places, saying they’ve really shaped his life and career. But his friends are adamant that this new role won’t make him quit as an MP, which would mean a by-election for his seat.
He’s been back on the backbenches since July, representing Richmond and Northallerton in North Yorkshire. Sunak is excited about the work at both institutions, focusing on economic and security challenges and tech opportunities.
Before he even became PM, people were speculating about what he’d do next. There was even a time when he held a US green card, which he returned after becoming chancellor. Despite all the buzz, it seems like he’s sticking around for now.
