London: Former British Conservative prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced that he will be joining The Sunday Times as a columnist. Sunak, who continues to serve as the member of parliament (MP) for Richmond and Northallerton in the north of England, has expressed his enthusiasm for engaging with readers through a weekly column in the newspaper's business section. His contributions will cover topics such as technology, politics, and the economy, and will be available in both print and digital formats starting this weekend.
According to Ghana News Agency, Sunak, a long-time reader of The Sunday Times business pages, shared his excitement about the new role, stating, "As a long-time reader of The Sunday Times business pages, I'm honoured to be joining a great team as a columnist. In an era of profound change, I'm really looking forward to a weekly conversation with readers about the forces reshaping the world economy, from global politics to technology."
Ben Taylor, the editor of The Sunday Times, expressed his delight at Sunak's appointment, highlighting the value of his expertise and experience. Taylor remarked, "I am delighted to welcome such an illustrious and respected figure to the team. Rishi's vast expertise and brilliant mind will help readers navigate what is an increasingly challenging and complex business landscape. His experience is unrivalled on the world stage and in government - and we feel confident that he will be 'appointment to read' every weekend."
Sunak's remuneration for his column will be directed to The Richmond Project, an education charity he co-founded with his wife, Akshata Murty. This charity aims to improve young lives through enhanced numeracy skills. Additionally, his appointment as a columnist has been approved by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, which advises ministers and senior civil servants on post-office appointments.
