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David Cameron at CWO Conference |
I was approached to apply for the West Midlands Regional Conservative Women's Organisation as Deputy Chairman for the Birmingham Heartlands Area by the Heartlands chairman. I asked what added value could I bring to a party to progress the diversity and representation to engage women in politics from communities to be more involved in public life, it was time to take action and demonstrate leadership.
I had already been successful in the OBV BAME Councillor Shadowing Scheme and declined two positions as a prospective local councillor for 2010. Whilst I enjoy attending meetings with my fellow conservatives and after the West Midlands CWO Annual AGM, I was overall pleased to be elected by members, to be the first Bangladeshi female candidate in the position of vice chairman was a pleasurable achievement.
I hope to fulfil the needs of the party to address the lack of representation of women in local politics particularly from communities who have a voice but need encouragement to come forward and deal with matters impacting them; on community issues and civic participation.
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