New UK OTs Minister Named After Portfolio Shuffle

Burnham appoints new UKOT minister - Cayman Islands Headline News

(CNS): Uma Kumaran, the first Sri Lankan Tamil to hold a ministerial role in the United Kingdom, has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Overseas Territories and Caribbean in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. As Prime Minister Andy Burnham shapes his Cabinet, Kumaran has replaced Stephen Doughty, who is now responsible for […]

New UK OTs minister named after portfolio shuffle

A portfolio reshuffle in Britain has placed Uma Kumaran as the new Minister for the Overseas Territories. The announcement was made on Monday when the role fell into the political newcomer’s portfolio...

Uma becomes first British Tamil minister in Foreign Office role

Uma Kumaran, the Labour MP for Stratford and Bow has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, becoming the first British Tamil to hold ministerial office. The appointment was confirmed on Wednesday (22) evening as the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, set out his ministerial team. Tamil Guardian reported that Kumaran will also serve as an Assistant Whip. The Foreign Office is the …

Who Is Uma Kumaran? The First Tamil Heritage Minister In The UK Government

Sri Lankan-origin British MP Uma Kumaran has made history in British politics as the first woman of Tamil heritage appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. ​The day marks a moment of pride for the Tamil community across the world. She has also been appointed as an Assistant Whip, with the appointments officially approved by King Charles III and announced by 10 Downing Street in July 2…