This timeline explores Rishi Sunak's family background and heritage.
Mid-20th Century
Grandparents' Migration
Sunak's grandparents emigrated from Punjab, India, to East Africa. His mother was born in Tanzania, and his father was born in Kenya.
1960s
Parents' Migration to the UK
Sunak's parents migrated to Southampton, England, where they met and married. His father became a physician for the National Health Service, and his mother owned and operated a small pharmacy.