Apsana got next to go from Labour?

May 30, 2024
British-Bangladeshi Apsana Begum
  • 34 years old, the energetic lady was born and raised in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets.

Apsana Begum won the Labour nomination and election battle in the face of the opposition of Bangladeshi descendants of the local Labour Party last time in the East London constituency.

In the last election, Apsana, the candidate of the Labour Party, was elected MP after defeating Conservative candidate Sheun Ock by about 29,000 votes. 34 years old, the energetic lady was born and raised in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets. Her father's house is in Jagannathpur, Sunamganj, Bangladesh. Apsana's father, Monir Uddin, was a councillor in Tower Hamlets. She is the shortlisted candidate on the Labour Party candidate list for the upcoming elections. 

Daily Dazzling Dawn has obtained correspondence sent earlier this month from members of Poplar and Limehouse to the NEC, urging them to ensure a selection vote for Begum’s seat. With regards to the 2022 recall process, they say that:

The primary reasons for triggering this process were related to the MP’s lack of visibility and productivity during her three-year tenure. It was observed that she had not actively engaged in her role, including handling casework. Local representatives faced difficulties in establishing communication with her, as she did not have a dedicated constituency office. Following the vote, there was a period where the MP was unwell; however, we hope that she has now recovered and is capable of fulfilling her responsibilities effectively. We urge a resolution on this matter that prioritises the input of ordinary members. Disregarding the voices of members may lead to widespread resignations from the party, an outcome we wish to avoid.

Apsana took a clear and vocal position on behalf of the Palestinian people from the beginning. This role of his has changed all the old tables of opponents of Apsana of the Labour Party in her parliamentary seats.

As of now, there is every possibility that this MP will be nominated by the Labour Party. Another source said that if the Labour Party doesn't nominate him for some dramatic reason at the last minute, there is a possibility that she could go independent and win.