Ex-Labour Candidate Faiza Shaheen Runs as Independent, Citing Islamophobia and Lack of Support
June 6, 2024![Ex-Labour Candidate Faiza Shaheen Runs as Independent, Citing Islamophobia and Lack of Support](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/43583fca5d13745fa019cfb36070d8a85ea34ce95814c16db13180db24a451b197a99c95682ad84a63332e52c5324696f3b28082de99d9dc43812e16919c1d46.jpg)
Former Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen announces independent run in Chingford and Woodford Green after Labour deselection.
Shaheen cites penalization for speaking out on Islamophobia and claims of a 'hierarchy of racism' within Labour.
Shaheen addresses lack of support as a new mother on maternity leave.
Her campaign focuses on cost of living, public services, NHS funding, local businesses, and the environment.
Shaheen receives support from former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Shaheen's community-focused campaign challenges Labour's candidate Shama Tatler.
Grassroots empowerment approach resonates with residents disenchanted by Labour's decision.
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BBC News • Jun 4, 2024
Faiza Shaheen resigns from Labour Party![Faiza Shaheen to stand as an independent after Labour deselection](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/43583fca5d13745fa019cfb36070d8a85ea34ce95814c16db13180db24a451b197a99c95682ad84a63332e52c5324696f3b28082de99d9dc43812e16919c1d46.png)
The Guardian • Jun 5, 2024
Faiza Shaheen to stand as an independent after Labour deselection![‘How can they treat people like this?’ Faiza Shaheen on Labour – and why she’s running as an independent](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a8a72e4611ce5a46a219ae2a3bff65a8e2d5677261e41236e983340f94567fb011a14fb8f96cf85e2a7cdb151cc0cd4cccd446e9aac0a71548024c2b2d1817e4.png)
The Guardian • Jun 5, 2024
‘How can they treat people like this?’ Faiza Shaheen on Labour – and why she’s running as an independent![Faiza Shaheen resigns from Labour Party](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/9155005ba40eeab3af1a0a93d959634bbed1252ce7936bd98ff4571648fde442e3a93edf25001b825fe0419b2df91ae0019e585dcdf434c5c612a527045614c9.jpg)
BBC News • Jun 4, 2024
Faiza Shaheen resigns from Labour Party