British Indian MP Lisa Nandy has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport by Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a landslide Labour election win. Nandy, who was re-elected with a majority from Wigan in north-west England, will take over the culture ministry brief from Lucy Fraser. In her acceptance speech, she condemned hateful politics and emphasized the working-class history of Wigan.
Nandy, the daughter of a Calcutta-born academic and a British mother, has spoken about her Indian heritage and the importance of solidarity. She highlighted the impact of the Indian independence movement on Lancashire textile workers and emphasized the power of unity.
As the first mixed-race woman to hold this office, Nandy aims to bring positive change to people’s lives in the UK and globally. Her speech reflects a vision of a united and inclusive country, inspired by her family history and the struggles of the past.
Published on 05 July 2024, 19:22 IST