 | Councillor Navin Shah (London Assembly Member for Brent & Harrow) |
Navin was elected to the London Assembly to represent the people of Brent and Harrow in the London Elections on 1st May 2008. Navin's victory in the election bucked a national trend against the Labour Party giving us the only local or a regional authority gain from the Conservatives on the day. For information about Navin's campaign and his work in the assembly please visit his website at Navin Shah.
Navin Shah's personal declaration in support of his campaign to become Labour's candidate for the Brent & Harrow GLA Constituency is given below:
"I am motivated by a strong desire to serve our local communities and the Party; to contribute to maintaining and enhancing London as one of the World's leading cities- a vibrant and multi-cultural metropolis. As a high profile activist and a local candidate I offer you an advnatge of local knowledge, extensive local experience and a record of achievements.
Qualities I offer:
- A Brent and Harrow resident and activist for over 30 years.
- Socialist ideology: solid grass-roots commitment; a deep belief in the Trade Union movement.
- Leadership with experience and achievements in all areas relevant to the GLA's strategic responsibilities.
- Hunger ! Hungry to win for Labour and hungry to serve Brent and Harrow.
- An experienced and resourceful grass-roots campaigner with a track record of mobilising members and non-members alike and winning.
- Decades of work/networking with Black Minority Ethnic Community Groups; high profile, well-known and respected figure.
My pledge to you:
- Total commitment to winning Brent and Harrow back for Labour.
- A high profile and sustained campaign.
- Will fight for the interests of Breant and Harrow residents.
- A full-time candidate and campaigner working as part of a team."