- Andy Burnham is planning to lead a pro-business government, potentially bringing Jonathan Reynolds back as business secretary, and considering departmental transfers.
- Andy Burnham is scrapping the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Jonathan Reynolds is returning to a leadership role.
- A series of political appointments and status updates are detailed, including Narayan joining the Starmer government, Liz Kendall's background at DSIT, and the appointments of Jonathan Reynolds and Lisa Nandy.
- Andy Burnham appointed Kanishka Narayan as AI Minister, as part of a broader AI policy review involving government departments and Ofcom.
Andy Burnham has gained a seat at Cabinet and created a new AI ministerial role for Kanishka Narayan.
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Updated Jul 30
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What happened
Andy Burnham has gained a seat at Cabinet and created a new AI ministerial role for Kanishka Narayan.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Kanishka Narayan
British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan
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