Rishi Sunak, the chief secretary of the treasury, made great strides in his career this year which was reflected in his rise to seventh in this year GG2 Power list.
Speaking to the BBC, Sunak reveled his delight at making in on the coveted annual list that showcases the 101 Most Powerful British Asians, which was topped by Sunak's boss, Chancellor Sajid Javid, and why the number seven position holds a special place in his heart.
"It's a fantastic thing"...to be on the list...
On staying on the GG2 Power List next year....
Power List 2020 Top Ten:
- Sajid Javid
- Priti Patel
- Gina Miller
- Sadiq Khan
- Neil Basu
- Rabinder Singh
- Rishi Sunak
- Riz Ahmed
- Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
- The Hinduja Family
To read Rishi Sunak's profile and see who makes up the rest of the GG2 Power List 101, visit https://www.easterneye.biz/power-list/
Davindra and Seema Misra, and Vijay and Gita Parekh
Varchas Patel with his father Vipin and mother Jayshriben
Hasmukh Shingadia and his wife Chandrika were all victims of the Horizon scandal
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Man pleads not guilty to murder of BBC presenter's family
A 26-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt in a crossbow and knife attack.
Kyle Clifford, who also faces charges of rape, appeared via video link at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday.
Clifford, arrested in July after a manhunt, is charged with three counts of murder, one count each of rape and false imprisonment, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons – a 10-inch knife and a crossbow.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session.
He is expected to enter a plea for that charge at a later date.
The victims were Carol Hunt, 61, wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28.
An earlier hearing revealed that Louise had been found tied up and that both she and her sister had been shot with a crossbow, while their mother had been stabbed with a knife.
The fatal attack occurred at the family’s home in Bushey, a commuter town near Watford, northwest of London.
(With inputs from AFP)