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FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Oct. 26, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center, holds his first Cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London, Oct. 26, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with the media aboard a plane on his way to the G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with the media aboard a plane on his way to the G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 13, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Rishi Sunak, centre, gestures as conservative MPs greet him after arriving at the Conservative Party leadership contest at the Conservative party Headquarters in London, Oct. 24, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

FILE - Rishi Sunak, centre, gestures as conservative MPs greet him after arriving at the Conservative Party leadership contest at the Conservative party Headquarters in London, Oct. 24, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

FILE - From left, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. (Ludovic Marin,/Pool via AP, File)

FILE - From left, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. (Ludovic Marin,/Pool via AP, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a press conference at the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 16, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a press conference at the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 16, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves the stage after speaking at the COP27 U.N. Climate Summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves the stage after speaking at the COP27 U.N. Climate Summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

FILE - In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak observe destroyed Russian military vehicles installed in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Nov. 19, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)

FILE - In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak observe destroyed Russian military vehicles installed in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Nov. 19, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Suella Braverman the Home Secretary after attending the Ceremonial Welcome for the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 22, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Suella Braverman the Home Secretary after attending the Ceremonial Welcome for the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 22, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a press conference after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and a phone call to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Nov. 16, 2022, in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a press conference after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and a phone call to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Nov. 16, 2022, in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak right, reaches to shake hands with President of France Emmanuel Macron ahead of a bilateral meeting during the COP27 summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak right, reaches to shake hands with President of France Emmanuel Macron ahead of a bilateral meeting during the COP27 summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden, right, listens to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting, Nov. 16, 2022, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - U.S. President Joe Biden, right, listens to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting, Nov. 16, 2022, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a working session on food and energy security at the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a working session on food and energy security at the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, centre, poses for the media as the pulpit is moved after his speech at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, after returning from Buckingham Palace where he was formally appointed to the post by Britain's King Charles III. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

FILE - New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, centre, poses for the media as the pulpit is moved after his speech at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, after returning from Buckingham Palace where he was formally appointed to the post by Britain's King Charles III. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, talks with Kenya's President William Ruto during their meeting at the COP27 summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, talks with Kenya's President William Ruto during their meeting at the COP27 summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - A selection of the front pages of British national newspapers showing the reaction after Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership contest in London, Oct. 25, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/David Cliff, File)

FILE - A selection of the front pages of British national newspapers showing the reaction after Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership contest in London, Oct. 25, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/David Cliff, File)

FILE - Demonstrators hold placards as they take part to a protest outside the Manston immigration short-term holding facility near Thanet, England, Nov. 6, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo Alberto Pezzali, File)

FILE - Demonstrators hold placards as they take part to a protest outside the Manston immigration short-term holding facility near Thanet, England, Nov. 6, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo Alberto Pezzali, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at 10 Downing Street in London, Nov. 9, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at 10 Downing Street in London, Nov. 9, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives for the welcome ceremony of the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 22, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives for the welcome ceremony of the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at Horse Guards Parade in London, Nov. 22, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with patient Brenda Boyling as he visits Croydon University hospital, in south London, Oct. 28, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with patient Brenda Boyling as he visits Croydon University hospital, in south London, Oct. 28, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE- Indonesian President Joko Widodo, right, welcome British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, at the Welcoming Dinner during G20 Leaders' Summit, at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Willy Kurniawan/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)

FILE- Indonesian President Joko Widodo, right, welcome British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, at the Welcoming Dinner during G20 Leaders' Summit, at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Willy Kurniawan/Pool Photo via AP, FIle)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, Nov. 13, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP, File)

FILE - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, Nov. 13, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's King Charles III speaks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London, Nov. 4, 2022, ahead of the COP27 Summit. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Britain's King Charles III speaks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a reception at Buckingham Palace, London, Nov. 4, 2022, ahead of the COP27 Summit. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP, File)

FILE - Customers queue with empty bags as they wait for the opening of the community food pantry in Vauxhall, London, Nov. 16, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

FILE - Customers queue with empty bags as they wait for the opening of the community food pantry in Vauxhall, London, Nov. 16, 2022. In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc. But Sunak’s challenges are just beginning. He is facing a stagnating economy, a cost-of-living crisis – and a Conservative Party that is fractious and increasingly unpopular after 12 years in power. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)