Ayesha Shamim

“I feel proud to announce that I am a Nominated Candidate for REFORM UK and have an opportunity to represent and stand in the Elections in Leeds, UK on 7th May 2026.”

“I am a proud British Muslim with Indian origin and am an Immigrant to UK. I have always been an advocate for the frail and elderly and helped everyone to the best of my ability as a Financial Advisor and as local community helper. I have 25 years of Banking and Finance experience working with HSBC, Barclays , Santander ”

“My decision was based on what I have faced in past 2 years. ”

“I went through a very very tough time in my life ( diagnosed with Cancer and given 8 months to live but survived against odds, Domestic Abuse, Etc) and was failed by the system and the Government. All my appeals for help and support fell on deaf ears .”

“As a result my Health, job, my company and my personal life suffered with major consequences. ”

“This is when , instead of breaking Down completely, I decided to do something about it. ”

“I want to make sure what I went through doesn't happen to others. I want to make a change for the better , improve and speed the system . Make our land , space and community a better place to live and enjoy with dignity . Make UK great again.”

“Proud moment for my Parents and Family in India too. I speak Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English fluently. ”

“I have been nominated for awards for community. I run an Elderly CIC called D Dance Theatre CIC which helps people living with long term illness and the elderly to recover and cope with Bollywood Dancing”