Perveen came to Halifax as a tiny baby and stayed.

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She regards herself as Yorkshire, not quite born, but definitely bred. She married and raised 3 children to adulthood. She hopes that one of them will make her a grandmother some day! She qualified as a solicitor but then went into teaching. Perveen now has her own business as a life coach.

In addition to this, Perveen has been involved in a number of voluntary activities serving the community – including a large scouting group, which she helped to establish several years ago. It is now about 100 strong with a long waiting list. She stated: “This kind of organization for young people should receive funding – not the wasteful national service proposed by the Tories.”

Her other commitments include being a trustee of Calderdale Interfaith and working towards peace in Palestine and humanitarian relief for its citizens. Perveen says: “My work, both paid and voluntary, means that I have met many people throughout Calderdale and understand their concerns, which I share.”

Perveen describes herself as an old-fashioned socialist. She believes that she has values, with which most British people identify, with fairness at their heart. She commented: “Most political parties make promises but I believe that we need deeds not words and that it is only by Halifax having its own voice in Parliament that local people can be heard.”