WE asked our readers if they considered the Sunak's personal wealth an issue, or if they thought it didn't matter as long as Rishi is an effective leader.

Sonia Cavaghan said: "Here we go again. Another rich one making decisions for the masses most of who are already struggling," while Ian Easton said: "Why does he want the job? It stinks."

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Andy Sabin-Hope said: "I would rather have someone who is successful in charge than someone who has never succeeded in anything, other than having their snout in the publics money trough. For example professional politicians who have done bugger all other than lie through their back teeth."

Rachael Louvain Greig said: "I bet he doesnt shop at Aldi but I think he will do a better job than Truss. Time will tell."

Ann Moffatt said: "He can't possibly know how normal people live and not being able to make ends meet, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth."

Pat Brown said: "How does he know the struggle us working class are going through, the rich will get richer and us poor sods will get poorer."