Three candidates blazing the trail for greater BME representation! - Gallery 2

Reetendra Nath Banerji, Liberal Democrats candidate for Salisbury

Reetendra Nath Banerji is a self-employed Management Consultant specialising in Change Management. Born in West London he has worked in both the UK and USA.  Reetendra believes that in order to have a strong economy we need to build a fairer society in which government, business and enterprise do not impose unnecessarily upon people's lives.

Azhar Ali, Labour PPC for Pendle

Born and bred in Pendle, Azhar is currently a county councillor for Lancashire. Azhar will campaign against zero-hour contracts, help working parents, generate jobs for the unemployed, and ‘represent the people of Pendle to the best of my ability.’

Undoubtedly, Azhar is a considerable asset to his party and has great enthusiasm for both local and national politics.

Festus Akinbusoye, Conservative candidate for West Ham

Festus, moved to the UK over 20 years ago. He is strong-minded and understands the unique challenges of the local residents as a local lad.  He has served as an School Governor, mentored young offenders, set up a business, and as is a local employer.  Festus says what wakes him up in the morning is his vision and values.  He is passionate to deliver the parliamentary representation that local residents deserve.

Picture: Reetendra Nath Banerji, Azhar Ali and Festus Akinbusoye (from left to right)