UK PM Burnham Promotes British-Indian AI Minister to Cabinet, Removes Starmer Allies
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who took office on July 20, 2026, has finalized his cabinet, promoting British-Indian MP Kanishka Narayan to the role of Minister for AI within the Cabinet Office and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Narayan, 36, born in Bihar and raised in Wales, called his elevation a sign of Burnham's deep commitment to AI's importance, describing AI as the most significant technology in human history. He pledged to focus on securing British influence in shaping AI while addressing public concerns about jobs and change. Burnham also purged allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government. Lisa Nandy, another Indian-origin minister, retained her role with added responsibility for digital services. Narayan emphasized continuity in the India-UK relationship.
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