London: In a massive elevation, Indian-origin politician Rishi Sunak was appointed the UK's new finance minister on Thursday by PM Boris Johnson in an extensive Cabinet reshuffle amid reports of serious differences within Downing Street. The 39-year-old son-in-law of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy will join Priti Patel on the top government bench, after she held on to her post as Home Secretary.

Outside the Treasury office soon after his promotion, Sunak told reporters he was 'delighted to be appointed' Chancellor and had 'a lot to get on with.' Sunak is set to move into No. 11 Downing Street, next door to the Prime Minister's office as he takes charge of the second most important government position as the finance minister. He will have to hit the ground running as the UK Budget is due to be tabled next month.