Rishi Sunak considering honouring Eric Schmidt and Jamie Dimon
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering bestowing an honour upon former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon, sparking speculation about Sunak's future plans post-Downing Street. The honours for non-UK citizens are being handled by the Foreign Office with less scrutiny compared to UK citizens' honours. Schmidt's nomination is seen as potentially having a 'financial sector flavour' given Sunak's background in finance.
Key Points
- Rishi Sunak considering bestowing an honour upon former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon
- Speculation about Sunak's future plans post-Downing Street
- Nominations being handled by the Foreign Office with less scrutiny
- Schmidt's nomination potentially reflecting a 'financial sector flavour'
Pros
- Recognizing achievements of Eric Schmidt and Jamie Dimon
- Highlighting UK's interest in tech and finance sectors
Cons
- Speculation about potential future plans of Rishi Sunak
- Criticism regarding Sunak's US green card and ties to the US