Alternative Candidates
Last updated: 14/06/2024
To vote, you must be registered before the 18th June 2024.
In the interest of unity, we will be showcasing pro-Palestine challengers endorsed by The Muslim Vote, these endorsements are grassroots-led and are made by the respective local community.
The General Election has been announced.
To vote, you must be registered before the 18th June 2024.
In the interest of unity, we will be showcasing pro-Palestine challengers endorsed by The Muslim Vote, these endorsements are grassroots-led and are made by the respective local community.
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Blackburn
Adnan Hussain is a solicitor running on a platform of stopping UK complicity and the genocide in Gaza.
An ex-Labour member who quit in 2020, feeling that Keir Starmer no longer represented Labour values. He strongly believes that housing and shelter are a basic human right and supports policies to cap rental prices and help young people onto the housing ladder.
Hussain is endorsed by a group of Blackburn ex-Labour councillors who quit the Labour party after its vile response to the Palestinian genocide.
In the May 2024 local election, not only did Independent councillors retain their seats, they won additional seats, becoming the official opposition on the council ahead of the Tories.
In the local elections, Labour took 40.4% of the vote, with Independent councillors close behind on 34.6% of the vote.
An ex-Labour member who quit in 2020, feeling that Keir Starmer no longer represented Labour values. He strongly believes that housing and shelter are a basic human right and supports policies to cap rental prices and help young people onto the housing ladder.
Hussain is endorsed by a group of Blackburn ex-Labour councillors who quit the Labour party after its vile response to the Palestinian genocide.
In the May 2024 local election, not only did Independent councillors retain their seats, they won additional seats, becoming the official opposition on the council ahead of the Tories.
In the local elections, Labour took 40.4% of the vote, with Independent councillors close behind on 34.6% of the vote.
Cities of London and Westminster
Rajiv is the director of Hindus for Human Rights.
He is a strong opponent of the hateful & Islamophobic ideology of Hidutva, a belief associated with the far-right BJP in India and a weaponisation of the peaceful Hindu faith in the same way that Zionism subverts Judiasm in Palestine, "not in our name!"
He stands to stop the genocide in Gaza, and in solidarity with students protesting & calling for their universities to divest from Israel and arms companies.
He is a strong opponent of the hateful & Islamophobic ideology of Hidutva, a belief associated with the far-right BJP in India and a weaponisation of the peaceful Hindu faith in the same way that Zionism subverts Judiasm in Palestine, "not in our name!"
He stands to stop the genocide in Gaza, and in solidarity with students protesting & calling for their universities to divest from Israel and arms companies.
Derby South
Standing for The Worker's Party of Britain, Chris is a former Labour MP elected between 2010 - 2019. He was suspended from the Labour Party for booking a room in the Houses of Parliament for a screening of a film critical of Labour's conflation of critism of Israel with antisemitism, hosted by Jewish Voice for Labour.
His opponent, Margaret Beckett refused to suppport a ceasefire in Gaza and also did not voice support for suspending arms sales to Isreal as it commits genocide, or respecting the judgement of the International Criminal Court.
His opponent, Margaret Beckett refused to suppport a ceasefire in Gaza and also did not voice support for suspending arms sales to Isreal as it commits genocide, or respecting the judgement of the International Criminal Court.
Ealing North
Standing for The Worker's Party of Britain, Sameh is a British-Palestinian who spent time as a journalist & war correspondent in Occupied Palestine starting in 2005.
Habeeb has also served as a humanitarian aid worker for Islamic Reflief Worldwide and CHF International, as well as an envoy for several NGOs at the United Nations Human Right Council.
He is standing on a platform of...
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Habeeb has also served as a humanitarian aid worker for Islamic Reflief Worldwide and CHF International, as well as an envoy for several NGOs at the United Nations Human Right Council.
He is standing on a platform of...
- Building more affordable & social housing 🏡
- More funding for the NHS 👨🏾⚕️
- Fighting austerity and local government cuts 💵
- Championing local businesses 🛒
- Investing in Community Policing & tacking the root causes of crime, such as poverty & inequality 👪
- Protecting the environment and reducing pollution levels in the constituency 🌳
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Enfield North
Ertan works in journalism & digital marketing. Graduating in 2008 during the height of the financial crash, he experienced first hand the difficulty that young people face in today's economic climate.
He is endorsed by the local Enfield Community Action Group.
His number one priority is stopping the genocide in Gaza and ending UK complicity in crimes against humanity.
However he also wants to:
He is endorsed by the local Enfield Community Action Group.
His number one priority is stopping the genocide in Gaza and ending UK complicity in crimes against humanity.
However he also wants to:
- Make the tax system fairer 💰
- Increase the NHS budget 🏥
- Provide free education & opportunities for young people 🏫
- Push for green policies - without leaving behind ordinary people 🌳
- Stand as an obstacle to the growing and dangerous mainstreaming of Islamophobia in the UK 🕌
Feltham and Heston
Standing for The Worker's Party of Britain, Amrit is a solicitor and has spent 30 years as a local government Labour councillor on the London Borough of Hounslow.
He is standing on a platform of...
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He is standing on a platform of...
- Renationalising all utilities, including gas, electric and railways ⚡
- Fully funding the NHS 🏥
- Free education for all UK resident students 🏫
- Ceasefires and peaceful resolutions in conflict areas 🕊
- Environmental protections with sustainable and green initiatives 🌳
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Harrow West
Pamela is the Director of the Harrow Law Centre and an ex-Labour councillor.
She is standing to end to the massacre in Gaza and wants to provide an alternative for people who are disillusioned with the two-party system.
She wants to highlight the need for affordable housing in Harrow West, rather than more luxury apartment buildings, and has called for a more humane welfare benefit system.
Her opponent, Gareth Thomas, is a supporter of Labour Friends of Israel and refused to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza.
She is standing to end to the massacre in Gaza and wants to provide an alternative for people who are disillusioned with the two-party system.
She wants to highlight the need for affordable housing in Harrow West, rather than more luxury apartment buildings, and has called for a more humane welfare benefit system.
Her opponent, Gareth Thomas, is a supporter of Labour Friends of Israel and refused to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Holborn and St Pancras
Feinstein belongs to a proud tradition of left-wing & pro-Palestine Jewish people who heroically fought against the apartheid regime in South Africa (think Ronnie Kasrils, Joe Slovo and Denis Goldberg).
He was elected as an MP for the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela in 1994, resigning and moving to London in 2001 following disagreements with the ANC over arms trade corruption.
A staunch supporter of the Palestinian people, he recognises that no one is free until everyone is free, and that never again means never again for anyone.
He was elected as an MP for the African National Congress under Nelson Mandela in 1994, resigning and moving to London in 2001 following disagreements with the ANC over arms trade corruption.
A staunch supporter of the Palestinian people, he recognises that no one is free until everyone is free, and that never again means never again for anyone.
Huddersfield
Andrew is a Green councillor on Kirklees council, having been re-elected six times to the Newsome ward over the course of 25 years, having first been elected in 1999.
He introduced the motion for a ceasefire in Gaza to Kirklees council, has spoken at numerous Palestine events and has said that we should not be afraid to use the words Genocide and Apartheid.
In 2024, Cooper ran for election as West Yorkshire mayor and came in third, securing 12.2% of the vote, coming just behind the Tories with 15.1% of the vote.
Analysis of the recent local elections shows that within the Huddersfield wards, the Green party was less than 3% behind Labour.
He introduced the motion for a ceasefire in Gaza to Kirklees council, has spoken at numerous Palestine events and has said that we should not be afraid to use the words Genocide and Apartheid.
In 2024, Cooper ran for election as West Yorkshire mayor and came in third, securing 12.2% of the vote, coming just behind the Tories with 15.1% of the vote.
Analysis of the recent local elections shows that within the Huddersfield wards, the Green party was less than 3% behind Labour.
Ilford North
Leanne is an activist and youth worker, a British-Palestinian and a granddaughter of Nakba survivors that were forcibly deported from Palestine in 1948.
She gained notoriety for her 2015 viral speech “Birds Not Bombs”, in which she discusses the history of Palestine, her heritage, as well as the death of her one-year old cousin in Gaza.
In addition to Gaza, a focal point of her campaign is the creeping privatisation of the NHS, a policy that Wes Streeting has unashamedly endorsed as Shadow Health Secretary.
She gained notoriety for her 2015 viral speech “Birds Not Bombs”, in which she discusses the history of Palestine, her heritage, as well as the death of her one-year old cousin in Gaza.
In addition to Gaza, a focal point of her campaign is the creeping privatisation of the NHS, a policy that Wes Streeting has unashamedly endorsed as Shadow Health Secretary.
Ilford South
Noor is an ex-Labour member and the head of Community Engagement at Red Bridge Community Action group, she has decades of experience tackling inequality, poverty and improving public services.
She is standing on a platform to:
Her opponent Jas Athwal has declared that Israel has a right to defend itself and applauded then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs James for visiting Israel during the genocide in Gaza.
She is standing on a platform to:
- Support an immediate ceasefire in Palestine 🕊
- Increase funding for the NHS and improve public services 🏥
- Tackle the cost of living crisis and increase support for the vulnerable 💷
- Increase affordable housing and tackle homelessness 🏡
- Reduce crime and improve policing in Redbridge 🚨
Her opponent Jas Athwal has declared that Israel has a right to defend itself and applauded then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs James for visiting Israel during the genocide in Gaza.
Leicester South
Shockat is a healthcare professional who runs an award-winning optical practice and has seen first hand the crisis in the NHS.
He stands for the liberation of the Palestinian people from oppression and has declared that "we must ensure that those who turned their back on one of the greatest injustices in modern times are told loud and clear we have turned our backs on them".
He is also campaigning on the cost of living crisis, lack affordable housing, youth unemployment, supporting local business and the climate emergency.
He stands for the liberation of the Palestinian people from oppression and has declared that "we must ensure that those who turned their back on one of the greatest injustices in modern times are told loud and clear we have turned our backs on them".
He is also campaigning on the cost of living crisis, lack affordable housing, youth unemployment, supporting local business and the climate emergency.
Leyton and Wanstead
Shanell is an ex-Labour councillor who resigned to become an independent following Labour"s support for the Palestinian Genocide.
She decided she could not stay silent about the indiscriminate bombing of innocent children in Gaza, the racism and the the abandonment of social values.
A few of the policies she supports:
Read her full platform here.
Her opponent, Calvin Bailey, has been parachuted in by Keir Starmer and has stated his political idol is NHS privatiser-in-chief Wes Streeting. He also accused Jeremy Corbyn's past leadership of resembling "student politics", presumably preferring the genocidal politics exhibited by Keir Starmer's leadership.
She decided she could not stay silent about the indiscriminate bombing of innocent children in Gaza, the racism and the the abandonment of social values.
A few of the policies she supports:
- Youth Engagement: Establish youth centres with educational and recreational programmes to keep young people engaged and off the streets.
- Free School Meals: Ensure all children receive free, nutritious meals at school to support their learning and well-being.
- Public Ownership: Support public ownership of essential services such as water, energy, and transportation to ensure they serve the public interest.
- Support for Immigrants: Provide resources and support for immigrants and refugees to integrate into the community and access essential services.
Read her full platform here.
Her opponent, Calvin Bailey, has been parachuted in by Keir Starmer and has stated his political idol is NHS privatiser-in-chief Wes Streeting. He also accused Jeremy Corbyn's past leadership of resembling "student politics", presumably preferring the genocidal politics exhibited by Keir Starmer's leadership.
Preston
Michael is a professor of Social and Community Engagement at Liverpool Hope Univeristy with several published books, on the topics of Social Work, Palestine and Capitalism.
He is standing on a platform of 'Palestine plus', meaning freedom for Palestine, but also an end to austerity, defence of welfare services, investment in our NHS, grants not loans for students, and an end to the gross inequality that blights British society.
A veteran to the Palestinian cause and an ex-councillor, in 2003 he introduced a motion to twin Preston with Nablus, the motion failed despite attracting support from the local Labour MP and the great Tony Benn.
He is standing on a platform of 'Palestine plus', meaning freedom for Palestine, but also an end to austerity, defence of welfare services, investment in our NHS, grants not loans for students, and an end to the gross inequality that blights British society.
A veteran to the Palestinian cause and an ex-councillor, in 2003 he introduced a motion to twin Preston with Nablus, the motion failed despite attracting support from the local Labour MP and the great Tony Benn.
Slough
Chohan is a human rights lawyer and ex-Labour senior constituency caseworker.
He is a champion of justice and equality and has had a long legal career, with his experience and knowledge utilised to train lawyers of all levels to carry out legal research on behalf of MPs.
On the 4th June 2024, seven Slough councillors resigned from the Labour party to sit as independents, citing Labour's racist treatment of candidates like Diane Abbott, Faiza Shaheen and Azhar Chohan.
His Five Campaign Priorities
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He is a champion of justice and equality and has had a long legal career, with his experience and knowledge utilised to train lawyers of all levels to carry out legal research on behalf of MPs.
On the 4th June 2024, seven Slough councillors resigned from the Labour party to sit as independents, citing Labour's racist treatment of candidates like Diane Abbott, Faiza Shaheen and Azhar Chohan.
His Five Campaign Priorities
- Stopping Genocide in Gaza 🍉
- Delivering more affordable housing 🏠
- Eradicating knife crime and making our streets safer 🔪
- Reviving the High Street and supporting small businesses 🏪
- Improving infrastructure and public services 🌉
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Walthamstow
Standing for The Worker's Party of Britain, Imran is running on a platform of...
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- Building affordable housing 🏘
- Improving Walthamstow public transit infrastructure 🚌
- Fighting austerity and local government cuts 💵
- Ensuring adequate funding for the NHS 👨🏾⚕️
- Providing sufficient school places for families in the constituency 👨👨👦👦
- Job creation and ensuring secure employment with fair wages 🔧
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