Kanishka Narayan

Politician

British Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth30/11/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceMuzaffarpur, Bihar, India

Latest News about Kanishka Narayan

22/07/2026

Kanishka Narayan was retained as the UK's Minister for Artificial Intelligence in the new government led by Andy Burnham, with the role elevated to cabinet level for the first time. He had previously served as Minister for AI and Online Safety since September 2025, and the move confirmed his continued central role in the government's AI policy agenda.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing appointed as UK's first Minister for Artificial Intelligence (July 2026)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCathays High School, Cardiff
College/University
  • Eton College, Berkshire
  • Balliol College, Oxford University
  • Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Stanford University
Degrees
  • A bachelor's degree in Philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) from Balliol College
  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Family

Parents
FatherSantosh Kumar
MotherChetna Sinha
SiblingsGautam

Career

Political PartyLabour Party
Political Journey
  • In 2022: Joined politics as the Labour Party candidate
  • In 2023: Selected as the Labour Party candidate for Vale of Glamorgan
  • In July 2024: Elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Vale of Glamorgan in the UK General election
  • In July 2024: Appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Business and Trade
  • In September 2025: Appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety
  • In July 2026: Promoted to the Cabinet-level role of Minister for Artificial Intelligence

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kanishka Narayan was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.
2. His maternal great grandmother's uncle was India's first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
3. Moved to New Delhi when he was two years old.
4. At age 12, he moved to Cardiff, Wales with his parents and brother.
5. Initially lived in a modest household, sleeping on the floor of a one-bedroom home.
6. Won a scholarship to study at Eton College in 2002.
7. Spent summer breaks while studying at Balliol College, Oxford, working on rural development projects in India.
8. Worked as a civil servant in the UK Cabinet office during David Cameron's government from 2012 to 2015.
9. Co-founder of Attain Wales, a non-profit programme focusing on social mobility and education.
10. Served as an adviser on economic policy and public service reform from 2016 to 2021.
11. Started the 'Help Your High Street' campaign during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
12. Served as a visiting associate at the Centre for Cities from 2020 to 2022.
13. Trustee of a Citizens Advice bureau from 2021 to 2023.
14. Invested in AI startups across the US and Europe before entering politics.
15. Volunteered with Citizens Advice for helping people with debt, housing and benefits issues.
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