Kanishka Narayan
Labour · Vale of Glamorgan
FULL PROFILEKanishka Narayan is the Labour MP for Vale of Glamorgan, first elected in 2024. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Policy · Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure · Science and Innovation · Gender Equality · Criminal Justice Reform
Positions
Artificial Intelligence — Pro-innovation with responsible regulation
strong
Technology and Digital Policy — Supportive of UK tech sector growth and competitiveness
strong
Cybersecurity — Advocates for robust national cybersecurity infrastructure
moderate
Gender Equality — Supports comprehensive strategy to tackle discrimination
moderate
Criminal Justice — Focus on victim support and community-based interventions
moderate
Defence Spending — Interested in economic impact of increased defence investment
weak
Climate Finance — Supports international climate finance reaching vulnerable communities
weak
Healthcare Innovation — Advocates for health technology adoption in NHS
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and pragmatic, with strong emphasis on consultation and implementation. Frequently commits to bringing evidence and research to the forefront of policy decisions, as seen in references to 'Born in Bradford study' and 'evidence-based policy making'. Balances technical expertise from venture capital background with collaborative parliamentary approach.
Background
Former venture capitalist who worked in tech investment before entering parliament. His background includes experience in the technology sector and he has spoken about working at a kebab shop during his youth, suggesting a diverse professional journey before politics.