Council taxes have increased annually, yet Brent residents have faced cutbacks in essential services.

Full statement

The established parties have failed to deliver on what matters most, and this must change.

As a Brent local born to working-class parents I have seen my borough deteriorate over the past two decades. I am standing as an independent candidate for the Brent East Constituency, to bring real change and serve our community effectively.

My key pledges include:

• Safer streets through increased police presence.

• Immediate increase in good quality, affordable housing.

• Improved education and opportunities for young people.

• Better healthcare access with additional funding for local NHS services.

• More support for mental health, children with disabilities, and SEND.

• Prosperous communities with more support for local enterprise & start-ups.

• More frequent recycling, no more pot holes & affordable transport.

Nationally: I will call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to protect all human life.

Reallocation of foreign aid budget to frontline and emergency services.

Better pay for doctors, teachers, police, and firefighters.

Vote for me, a lifelong Brent resident with the plan, drive, and commitment to deliver what our community needs. Together, we can make Brent East the best place to live and prosper.