Sojan Joseph: Indian-origin mental health nurse wins seat in UK election, sparks celebrations in Kerala

Sojan Joseph: Indian-origin mental health nurse wins seat in UK election, sparks celebrations in Kerala

In a proud moment for Indians, Sojan Joseph has become the first Keralite to have been elected to the British Parliament, sparking celebrations back home. The 49-year-old, who represented the Labour Party, won from the Ashford constituency after defeating Conservative Party candidate Damien Green by 1779 votes. A native of Kottayam, Sojan migrated to the … Read more

UK election: In a record, 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to British Parliament

UK election: In a record, 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to British Parliament

A total of 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 UK general election, which saw the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party sweeping the polls. The tally is a significant improvement compared to the 2019 general election, which saw 15 Indian-origin MPs winning the polls. Rishi Sunak, the … Read more