Three candidates blazing the trail! - Gallery 9

Alan Mak, Conservative candidate for Havant

Alan Mak's parents opened a small shop on a Yorkshire high street which they would run for over 20 years.  This is principally what has inspired his career in business, and interest in local communities.

Alongside his business and professional career including winning accolades from: Management Today/Sky (“One to Watch” business leader); Square Mile Magazine (Top 30 under 30); the Guardian/Courvoisier (Future 500), he has served the community as a school governor and charity trustee.

Alan has won the Young City Lawyer of the Year, and is a judge and mentor for Wayra UnLtd, the business academy for high-growth technology companies backed by Telefonica and o2.

Twitter: @AlanMak4MP
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AlanMakHavant
Web: http://www.alanmak.org.uk/

Dr Rupa Huq, Labour candidate, Ealing Central and Acton

Rupa has lived in Ealing for over 40 years. She first became involved in Labour politics when at Cambridge University, and has been active in Ealing, serving as Deputy Mayoress of Ealing in 2010-11.

Her career as a senior lecturer for the past decade gives her confidence, toughness and flair, and as a trade union representative she is used to undertaking advocacy and casework.

Rupa has written for the Observer, Guardian and Tribune and is also author of three books, most recently a book on the importance of the suburbs entitled On the Edge. She advised the Labour Party on subjects including race and community relations.

Twitter: @rupahuq
FB: http://facebook.com/rupa4labour
Web: http://www.rupahuq.co.uk

Sadik Choudhury, Liberal Democrat Candidate, Northampton South

Sadik has lived in Northampton for over 25 years where he became a Lib Dem councillor in 2007.

He is a former Executive Committee Member of the (NBA) Northampton Bangladeshi Association and has been involved with the organisation for many years.

Nick Clegg said of this young, vibrant and dynamic community activist: “I would like to see Sadik as the first Asian MP from Northampton. His commitment, dedication and work ethic have impressed me throughout the years.”

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sadik-Chaudhury-
Web: princesadikchaudhury.com/

Picture: Alan Mak, Dr Rupa Huq, and Sadik Choudhury (From left to right)