And Another Clown Emerges from the Clown Car

I am referring, of course, to the Tory clown car, and their latest PM, Rishi Sunak, who become next British Prime Minister.

He appears to be a little bit less cartoonishly stupid than his two predecessors, but, notwithstanding his South Asian roots, he grew up Richie Rich wealthy, and I would not be surprised if he has never actually bought anything in a store.

It will be interesting to see how he tries, or eschews, any attempts to fake the common touch:

Rishi Sunak is about to become the UK’s first prime minister of colour and the first Hindu prime minister, both milestones in Britain’s evolution as a multicultural and multi-faith society.

Although there has been a marked increase in politicians of colour being appointed to senior cabinet roles, including the key posts of chancellor, home secretary and foreign secretary, the UK has never had a black or brown prime minister before.

It was “an historic moment” that “simply would not have been possible even a decade or two ago,” said Sunder Katwala of the British Future thinktank, which focuses on identity and race.

“It shows that public service in the highest office in Britain can be open to those of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. This will be a source of pride to many British Asians – including many who do not share Rishi Sunak’s Conservative politics.”

Sunak is a practising Hindu, although he has rarely talked publicly about his faith. He was named as the UK’s next leader on Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. It celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

Two years ago, when Sunak was chancellor, he lit candles to mark Diwali on the doorstep of No 11 Downing Street at a time when Covid restrictions remained in force.

There will be a lot of ink spilled on Sunak's color, but the only color (or colour) that really matters here is the color of money.

I expect him to last longer than Liz Truss, but even Mayflies are stunned at the shortness of her tenure.