Vale of Glamorgan MP Kanishka Narayan has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Artificial Intelligence) in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government.
He was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Vale of Glamorgan in July 2024.
His new role sits across the Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and he will attend Cabinet.
Writing on social media, the Minister said:
“AI is likely the most significant technology in human history. Its impact will dwarf other things.
“The best case for it is compelling beyond our dreams: a reindustrialised Britain, stronger national security, public services transformed for the better.
“The risks, too, are real: it is right that the British public shares those worries, for jobs, for the pace of change.
“The central fact is that it is happening. Nations have a narrow window to decide whether they shape AI or get shaped by it. Britain is in that window right now.
“While that window is still open, I will act with pace, I will act with ambition, and I will focus relentlessly on securing British influence in shaping AI.
“I will also bring to this job the place I represent – a constituency in Wales, a nation with industry and ambition at its heart, a proud history of punching above its weight on the global stage. A nation which welcomed a 12-year-old and his family, gave us the best chance at opportunity, put me in Parliament as Wales' first ethnic minority MP, and now affords me the chance to make a mark in Cabinet. Diolch o galon to everyone in the Vale of Glamorgan.”
Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan Maesteg, has become Secretary of State for Wales, replacing Jo Stevens. Kinnock was previously Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care.
Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock said:
“It is the privilege of my life to be appointed Welsh Secretary, and to serve the people of Wales as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet. Wales succeeds when we all pull in the same direction, and I will work across all levels of government to deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities as a dynamic and confident country in a dynamic and strong United Kingdom.
“As Welsh Secretary I will ensure that the Wales Office will continue to champion Wales within the UK Government and that the needs of the Welsh people are prioritised.
“This is about building a strong Wales within a strong United Kingdom where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with good growth in every Welsh postcode and where communities are in control and supported by government at every level.
“I am truly honoured to be taking on this role at such a pivotal time for Wales and for the UK, and I am clear that there is no limit to what we can achieve by working together.”
Russell Greenslade, CBI Wales Director, said:
“Congratulations to Stephen Kinnock on becoming Secretary of State for Wales. Business looks forward to building on its strong relationship with the Wales Office to support delivery of the new government’s agenda and welcoming the new Prime Minister to Wales soon.
“Ambitious plans to improve the livelihoods of people across Wales must be matched by action to get local businesses thriving once again. Key to achieving this is a close working relationship with business and the new Welsh Government. Addressing the cost-of-living challenge needs to go hand in hand with tackling the cost of doing business, so we can deliver sustainable growth in jobs, wages and living standards in every corner of Wales.
“We also thank Jo Stevens for her efforts as Secretary of State to drive forward growth, inward investment and clean energy projects, including the small modular nuclear reactor at Wylfa in North Wales.”
Dr Fiona Withey, COO of Chambers Wales SESWM, said:
“We welcome Stephen to his new role as Secretary of State for Wales. As the Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg he will be acutely aware of the issues facing the Welsh economy and Welsh businesses at the moment. It is a challenging time, and with that in mind, we look forward to working closely with him in representing our members' views on UK Government policy decisions and the knock on effect they are having on our members and the growth of their businesses.
“Thanks to Jo Stevens for her work over the past two years and we look forward to working with you again in the future as MP for Cardiff East.”
The full list of Ministerial Appointments is:
- Rt Hon John Healey MP as Chancellor of the Exchequer
- Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
- Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP as First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for the Cabinet Office
- Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP will remain as Secretary of State for the Home Department
- Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
- Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP will remain as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
- Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
- Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP as Secretary of State for Education
- Anneliese Midgley MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip). She will be a member of Cabinet
- Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP will remain a full member of Cabinet as Minister for Women and Equalities, reporting to the Prime Minister
- Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP as Secretary of State for Defence
- Alex Norris MP as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
- Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Miatta Fahnbulleh MP as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Stephen Kinnock MP as Secretary of State for Wales.
- Sir Chris Bryant MP as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
- Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP as Attorney General. She will attend Cabinet.
- Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. She will attend Cabinet.
- Kanishka Narayan MP as Minister of State (Minister for Artificial Intelligence) jointly in the Cabinet Office and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. He will attend Cabinet.
- Hamish Falconer MP as Minister of State (Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations) jointly in the Cabinet Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. He will attend Cabinet.
- Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP will remain as Secretary of State for Transport.
- Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP will remain as Secretary of State for Scotland.
- Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP will remain as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons.
- Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Basildon will remain as Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords.
- Matthew Pennycook MP will remain as Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. He will attend Cabinet.
