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Etonian Minister Narayan Breaks Stereotype in Cabinet
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In Short: Kanishka Narayan, who grew up sleeping on his parents' floor in Cardiff, is the only Old Etonian in Rishi Sunak's cabinet, marking a significant departure from historical norms.
Growing up in a one-bedroom flat in Cardiff, Kanishka Narayan's journey to the Cabinet is a stark contrast to the typical path of Old Etonians. His story is one of overcoming adversity to reach the highest ranks of British politics.
Today, Narayan stands out as the sole Old Etonian in the cabinet, a position that is historically quite rare. In the ten Cabinets preceding his, there were a total of 18 Old Etonian appointments, with six in Margaret Thatcher's first Cabinet alone.
What's still developing
- Growing up, Kanishka Narayan slept on the floor of his parent's one-bedroomed flat in Cardiff Kanishka Narayan has travelled further than most Old Etonians to reach the Cabinet, and his childhood could scarcely be further from the stereotype.
- Today he is the only Old Etonian in the cabinet, which is historically speaking a pretty low number.
- This will not only make you feel good, but you will also get a positive response from others.
Sources
- The i Paperlink