Why you can expect more desis in UK parliament this time

Jul 3, 2024 | 11:53 IST

Actor Shilpa Shetty campaigns for Indian-origin politician Keith Vaz

From Labour To Tories and newly formed outfits, all the key players have fielded Indian-origin candidates for the July 4 elections to UK's lower House

A record number of over 100 desis are contesting the UK general elections on July 4. In 2019, 63 British Indians had contested with 15 making it to the House of Commons.

Many of these candidates have made successful lives for themselves in Britain with bankers, lawyers and doctors prominent among those standing.

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Why you can expect more desis in UK parliament this time

From Labour To Tories and newly formed outfits, all the key players have fielded Indian-origin candidates for the July 4 elections to UK's lower House

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Why you can expect more desis in UK parliament this time

From Labour To Tories and newly formed outfits, all the key players have fielded Indian-origin candidates for the July 4 elections to UK's lower House

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