The place our youngsters can gentle their diyas…: Rishi Sunak's Diwali want from No. 10 | World News

After taking the reins from her predecessor Lizz Truss, Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a Diwali reception at 10 Downing Avenue on Wednesday evening. Extending Diwali want to everybody, Sunak pledged to do “every part I can on this job to construct a Britain the place our youngsters and our grandchildren can gentle their Diyas." He additionally shared an image of himself attending the Diwali reception at his official residence.

“Good to drop into tonight’s Diwali reception in No10.,” Sunak posted on Twitter. “I'll do every part I can on this job to construct a Britain the place our youngsters and our grandchildren can gentle their Diyas and look to the longer term with hope. Comfortable #Diwali everybody!"

On Tuesday, Rishi Sunak turned the brand new UK prime minister after assembly King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, scripting historical past with many firsts – the primary Indian-origin individual to guide the UK, the primary Hindu, non-white to turn into the UK's PM. He was additionally the primary British PM to take oath beneath their new King Charles III.

In his assertion from 10 Downing Avenue, Sunak mentioned that he has been elected for the errors of his predecessor but in addition lauded her saying "I need to pay tribute to my predecessor Liz Truss. She wasn't unsuitable to need to enhance development on this nation. It's a noble purpose and I admired her restlessness to create change however some errors had been made, not born of unhealthy intentions however errors nonetheless."

He vowed to earn the belief of Britons and mentioned that his authorities could have integrity, professionalism and accountability at each degree.

"I stand right here earlier than you prepared to guide our nation into the longer term, to place your wants above politics, to succeed in out and construct a govt that represents the easiest traditions of my occasion. Collectively we will obtain unbelievable issues," mentioned Sunak.