This week’s Student Spotlight is a tremendous collaborative project featuring Ikra Tahsin Rahman (BSc Politics), Aberash Habtu Brhane (BSc International Politics) Alan Mondolfi (BSc Politics), Elif Ovayolu (BSc International Politics), Maandeg Ibrahim (BSc Politics), Sabira Abdulle (BSc Politics), Ajwadul Islam (BSc Politics), Janica Hernando (BSc Politics), Aisha Chaudhry (BSc Politics) and Eiman Ali (BSc Politics)
These student came together to interview Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green and Bow and Associate Director of the Young Foundation. They write:
“As the first female MP of Bangladeshi origin, Rushanara Ali is a representative of one of the largest ethnic minority demographics, her responses are vital in a time where addressing systemic issues is far more important than ever. As a collective body, representative of the City Politics cohort, we were intrigued to hear her responses regarding the importance of remaining politically active. Significantly, remaining resilient amidst Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matters protests.
Through her awareness of the disparities faced by refugee and lower-income groups, Rushanara Ali remains adamant on addressing these issues at a global stage. More recently, she has criticised the government’s plans to reduce aid funding amidst the pandemic.
Rushanara Ali has an excellent track record of promoting cohesive and integrative communities, and she has consistently encouraged her electorate to remain active in times of need such as scrutinising the health secretary on the aftermath of the failing test and trace system.”
You can also listen to it as an audio recording!