Three candidates blazing the trail for greater BME representation! - Gallery 3

Chamali Fernando, Conservative candidate for Cambridge City

Chamali is a qualified barrister here and in New York. She is an extremely strong candidate who wants Cambridge to become a leading global benchmark for a greener, fairer and more sustainable world. Her other priorities are to improve the quality of life and to create employment opportunities. Undoubtedly Chamali is a considerable asset to her party and, if elected, to Cambridge where she has lived for 16 years.

Website: http://www.chamalifernando.com/

Aqila Choudhry, Liberal Democrat PPC for Leeds North East

Aqila is executive director of People in Action, a charity for people with learning disabilities.  If elected, she will be one of only three Muslim female MPs.  

She is passionate about helping low-income families as well as fighting for better child care.

This will be the second general election in which she has contested this seat.

Email:

aqila.choudhry@gmail.com

Facebook:  

fb.com/aqila.choudhry

Twitter:

@AqilaChoudhry

Dawn Butler, Labour PPC Brent Central

Dawn is passionate about politics and represented the constituency of Brent South from 2005-2010, where she became the third black woman to be elected to the House of Commons. Her zeal for local politics can be seen through her avid interest in issues affecting the ‘quality of life’ for people residing in Brent. In her own words she ‘is devoted to Brent and determined to win another opportunity to represent its people’.

Website: http://www.dawnbutler.org.uk/

Twitter: @DawnButlerBrent

Picture: Chamali Fernando, Aqila Choudhry and Dawn Butler (From left to right)