Who is Kanishka Narayan? Indian-origin MP named UK’s first AI Miner | World News
Kanishka Narayan has been appointed as Miner of State Miner for Artificial Intelligence. (Photo: X/ @KanishkaNarayan)
Kanishka Narayan, the India-born MP who made hory as Wales’ first ethnic minority MP, has kept his post as Miner of State for AI in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet, according to BBC News.
Narayan, who was born in Bihar and moved to Cardiff as a child, is one of several familiar faces retained as Burnham assembles his top team following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday. His cabinet blends miners who served under Starmer with longtime, trusted allies.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Narayan is a member of the UK Parliament for the Vale of Glamorgan. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Oxford and a Master of Business Adminration (MBA) from Stanford University.
Who all is in the new cabinet?
The lineup so far includes:
Andy Burnham: Prime Miner
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new Labour leader and incoming UK Prime Miner, outside a government building in London. (AP Photo)
John Healey: Chancellor
Louise Haigh: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Ed Miliband: Foreign Secretary
Shabana Mahmood: Home Secretary. Read more
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood leaves number 10 Downing Street, as new British Prime Miner Andy Burnham has entered number 10 Downing Street and among his first tasks is the selection of his new Cabinet, in London. (Photo: AP)
Wes Streeting: Defence Secretary
Yvette Cooper: Health Secretary
Lucy Powell: Education Secretary
Pat McFadden: Work and Pensions Secretary
Angela Rayner: Housing Secretary
Jonathan Reynolds: Business and Trade Secretary
Bridget Phillipson: Equalities Miner
Lisa Nandy: Culture Secretary
Miatta Fahnbulleh: Energy Secretary
Alex Norris: Justice Secretary
Heidi Alexander: Transport Secretary
Angela Eagle: Environment Secretary
Sir Chris Bryant: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Douglas Alexander: Secretary of State for Scotland
Stephen Kinnock: Secretary of State for Wales
Emma Reynolds: Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Anneliese Midgley: Chief Whip
Ellie Reeves: Attorney General
Alan Campbell: Leader of the Commons
Baroness Smith of Basildon: Leader of the Lords
Hamish Falconer: Miner of State
Kanishka Narayan : Miner of State (AI)
Matthew Pennycook: Housing Miner
Why is Healey’s promotion notable?Story continues below this ad
Healey’s resignation as defence secretary last month helped precipitate Starmer’s downfall, after he publicly criticised the former prime miner’s handling of a Treasury dispute over defence funding. A former trade union first elected in 1997, Healey previously served as a Treasury miner under Tony Blair and had been floated earlier this year as a possible caretaker prime miner, the Financial Times reports, citing his reputation as a moderate with cross-party appeal.
As defence secretary, he was credited with a swift strategic review of the minry, strong ties with his American counterpart, and convincing Starmer to lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP 2027. On departing, Healey pushed for a firm commitment to “a headmark date for 3 per cent of GDP on defence in 2030”, according to the FT. Burnham and Healey now inherit a nearly £5bn shortfall in the defence budget Starmer had outlined before leaving office.
What’s behind the Miliband appointment?
Naming Ed Miliband foreign secretary has unsettled some in Westminster who expected him to land the chancellorship instead.
Miliband, who led Labour from 2010 until his 2015 election defeat and most recently served as energy secretary, remains one of Britain’s more divisive politicians popular among progressives for his climate advocacy but frequently attacked Conservative critics, including party leader Kemi Badenoch, who has accused him of damaging Britain’s economy.Story continues below this ad
Despite the criticism, Miliband regularly ranks among the most popular Labour figures in LabourL’s monthly cabinet poll.
