Rishi Sunak's New Academic Roles at Oxford, Stanford

Rishi Sunak, former UK Prime Minister, is taking up new roles at Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government and Stanford University's Hoover Institution in California. These unpaid positions allow him to contribute to research on economic and security challenges while he remains a Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton. Sunak expressed enthusiasm for the roles, citing his affection for both institutions where he previously studied philosophy, politics, economics, and business. His appointments follow in the footsteps of former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, who also engaged with academia post-premiership. The roles have been lauded by figures such as Condoleezza Rice and Lord William Hague, highlighting Sunak's potential contribution to shaping future policy and inspiring new leaders. Despite speculation about relocating to California, Sunak intends to continue residing in Yorkshire.