Indian origin Tamkeen Shaikh, born and raised in Ahmedabad, has been selected as the Conservative Party candidate for the Barking constituency for the December 12 UK elections. A staunch supporter of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit, Shaikh left home 14 years ago for a Masters in media and management in the UK. Married with two children, Shaikh is now working in the education sector. She says: "The reason I have joined politics and particularly the Conservative Party is, it's the best way to contribute to the society and the party believes in creating opportunities for business and innovation. "Like the majority of Barking residents, I voted Leave and I want to get Brexit done,” she stated. Criticising the Labour Party in her statement, she said that the country deserves better. She added that the residents of Barking needed a representative who understands the needs of local people.

Indian origin Tamkeen Shaikh, born and raised in Ahmedabad, has been selected as the Conservative Party candidate for the Barking constituency for the December 12 UK elections. A staunch supporter of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brexit, Shaikh left home 14 years ago for a Masters in media and management in the UK. Married with two children, Shaikh is now working in the education sector. She says: "The reason I have joined politics and particularly the Conservative Party is, it's the best way to contribute to the society and the party believes in creating opportunities for business and innovation. "Like the majority of Barking residents, I voted Leave and I want to get Brexit done,” she stated. Criticising the Labour Party in her statement, she said that the country deserves better. She added that the residents of Barking needed a representative who understands the needs of local people.