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| office = [[Member of Parliament]]<br/>for [[Ealing Central and Acton (UK Parliament constituency)|Ealing Central and Acton]] |
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'''Rupa Asha Huq''' ({{lang-bn|রূপা আশা হক}}; born 2 April 1972) is |
'''Rupa Asha Huq''' ({{lang-bn|রূপা আশা হক}}; born 2 April 1972) is [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] [[politician]], [[writer]], [[columnist]], [[senior lecturer]] in sociology at [[Kingston University]] and former [[Deputy Mayor]] of the [[London Borough of Ealing]]. In May 2015, she was elected as [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Ealing Central and Acton (UK Parliament constituency)|Ealing Central and Acton]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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==Political career== |
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[[File:Rupa Huq.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Huq in 2003]] |
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Huq was a researcher for [[Tony Banks, Baron Stratford|Tony Banks]] and [[Patricia Hewitt]]. In 2004, she stood as a candidate for [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] in the European Parliament [[European Parliament election, 2004|election]] in the North West.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/><ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Jarvis|first=Alice-Azania|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/pandora/pandora-blue-peter-konnies-sister-takes-red-corner-1939665.html|title=Pandora: 'Blue Peter' Konnie's sister takes red corner|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=9 April 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> |
Huq was a researcher for [[Tony Banks, Baron Stratford|Tony Banks]] and [[Patricia Hewitt]]. In 2004, she stood as a candidate for [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] in the European Parliament [[European Parliament election, 2004|election]] in the North West.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/><ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Jarvis|first=Alice-Azania|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/pandora/pandora-blue-peter-konnies-sister-takes-red-corner-1939665.html|title=Pandora: 'Blue Peter' Konnie's sister takes red corner|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=9 April 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> |
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Huq was one of three Labour candidates standing for a council seat in Walpole in the constituency of Ealing.<ref name="independent"/> In 2010, after the [[United Kingdom local elections, 2010|local elections]], she became the Deputy Mayor of the [[London Borough of Ealing]] for the municipal year 2010<ref name="guardian3">{{cite news |last=Huq|first=Rupa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jun/28/mayoress-ealing-local-government|title=Why a ceremonial figurehead can mean progress|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=28 June 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> – 2011.<ref name="guardian4">{{cite news |last=Huq|first=Rupa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/aug/13/ealing-suburbs-riots|title=In Ealing, the sound of the suburbs shedding their leafy reputation|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=13 August 2011|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> |
Huq was one of three Labour candidates standing for a council seat in Walpole in the constituency of Ealing.<ref name="independent"/> In 2010, after the [[United Kingdom local elections, 2010|local elections]], she became the Deputy Mayor of the [[London Borough of Ealing]] for the municipal year 2010<ref name="guardian3">{{cite news |last=Huq|first=Rupa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jun/28/mayoress-ealing-local-government|title=Why a ceremonial figurehead can mean progress|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=28 June 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> – 2011.<ref name="guardian4">{{cite news |last=Huq|first=Rupa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/aug/13/ealing-suburbs-riots|title=In Ealing, the sound of the suburbs shedding their leafy reputation|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=13 August 2011|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> |
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On 2 November 2013, Huq was chosen by Labour as their prospective parliamentary candidate for [[Ealing Central and Acton (UK Parliament constituency)|Ealing Central and Acton constituency]] to challenge Conservative MP [[Angie Bray]] at the [[2015 UK general election]].<ref name="gbnews24"/><ref name=" |
On 2 November 2013, Huq was chosen by Labour as their prospective parliamentary candidate for [[Ealing Central and Acton (UK Parliament constituency)|Ealing Central and Acton constituency]] to challenge Conservative MP [[Angie Bray]] at the [[2015 UK general election]].<ref name="gbnews24"/><ref name="chiswickw41">{{cite news |last=Russell|first=Michael|url=http://www.chiswickw4.com/shared/eaecaseat001.htm|title=Labour pick candidate for Ealing Central and Acton seat|work= |location=Chiswick|publisher=''Chiswickw4.com''|date=4 November 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="getwestlondon2">{{cite news |last=Russell|first=Michael|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Labour pick TV star's sister as their General Election candidate|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=7 November 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> In January 2015, she was one of 15 Labour candidates each given financial support of £10,000 by [[Matthew Oakeshott, Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay|Lord Matthew Oakeshott]], the former [[Liberal Democrats|Liberal Democrat]].<ref name="newstatesman1">{{cite news |last=Eaton|first=George|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/01/former-lib-dem-lord-oakeshott-donates-300000-labour-candidates|title=Former Lib Dem Lord Oakeshott donates £300,000 to Labour candidates|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Statesman]]''|date=21 January 2015|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref> |
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In May 2015, at the [[2015 UK general election|general election]], Huq won the seat with 22,002 votes, previously held by Conservative Angie Bray who received 21,728 votes, with a turnout of 71.4%.<ref name="getwestlondon3">{{cite news |last1=Bazaraa|first1=Danya|last2=De-Keyzer|first2=Amy|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Central & Acton constituency results|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="ealingtimes">{{cite news |last=Farag|first=Maryse|url=http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/news/localnews/12938792.Labour_snatch_Ealing_Central_and_Acton_seat_from_Tories/|title=Rupa Huq brings some cheer to party on national night of woe|work= |location=Ealing|publisher=''Ealing Times''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="dhakatribune">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/2015/may/08/british-bangladeshi-rupa-wins-uk-polls|title=British-Bangladeshi Rupa wins UK election|work= |location=Dhaka|publisher=''[[Dhaka Tribune]]''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 March 2014}}</ref> |
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In May 2015, Rupa defeated the incumbent [[Angie Bray]] of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservatives]], by 22,002 votes to 21,728 with a turnout of 71.4%. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Huq has a son Rafi (born 2004).<ref name="bucksfreepress">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/590792.chesham_amersham_rupa_huq_labour/|title=Chesham & Amersham: Rupa Huq (Labour)|work= |location= |publisher=''Chesham and Amersham''|date=25 April 2005|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Her elder sister Nutun is an architect.<ref name="dailymail2">{{cite news |last=Bedford|first=Alice|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-504035/Konnie-Huq-rides-Blue-Peter.html|title=Konnie Huq rides out from Blue Peter|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=21 December 2007|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Her younger sister is former ''[[Blue Peter]]'' presenter [[Konnie Huq]].<ref name="dailymail3">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1080680/Rupa-lands-left-Huq-Blair-lite-Cameron.html|title=Rupa lands a left Huq on 'Blair-lite' Cameron|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=26 October 2008|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="dailymail1">{{cite news |last= |
Huq has a son Rafi (born 2004).<ref name="bucksfreepress">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/590792.chesham_amersham_rupa_huq_labour/|title=Chesham & Amersham: Rupa Huq (Labour)|work= |location= |publisher=''Chesham and Amersham''|date=25 April 2005|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Her elder sister Nutun is an architect.<ref name="dailymail2">{{cite news |last=Bedford|first=Alice|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-504035/Konnie-Huq-rides-Blue-Peter.html|title=Konnie Huq rides out from Blue Peter|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=21 December 2007|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Her younger sister is former ''[[Blue Peter]]'' presenter [[Konnie Huq]].<ref name="dailymail3">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1080680/Rupa-lands-left-Huq-Blair-lite-Cameron.html|title=Rupa lands a left Huq on 'Blair-lite' Cameron|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=26 October 2008|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="dailymail1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-417714/Blue-Peter-Konnies-sister-blasts-bid-spy-Muslim-students.html|title=Blue Peter Konnie's sister blasts bid to 'spy on Muslim students'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=21 November 2006|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> In 2008, her father was diagnosed with [[prostate cancer]].<ref name="mirror">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/jobs/exclusive-konnie-huq-reveals-why-she-became-397573|title=Exclusive: Konnie Huq reveals why she became a volunteer|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Daily Mirror]]''|date=3 June 2009|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Huq speaks [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[French language|French]] and [[Hindi]].<ref name="newstatesman2">{{cite news |last=Eaton|first=George|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/05/war-home-battle-ealing-central-acton|title=The war at home: the battle for Ealing Central & Acton|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Statesman]]''|date=7 May 2015|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref> |
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Huq is also a music DJ under the [[stage name]] "Dr Huq" and recorded a jingle for [[John Peel]] in [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. She first started DJ-ing for a hospital radio station at the age of 17.<ref name="manchestereveningnews"/> |
Huq is also a music DJ under the [[stage name]] "Dr Huq" and recorded a jingle for [[John Peel]] in [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. She first started DJ-ing for a hospital radio station at the age of 17.<ref name="manchestereveningnews"/> |
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Majority | 274 (43.2%) |
Personal details | |
Born | Rupa Asha Huq 2 April 1972 Cambridge University University of East London |
Occupation | Writer, columnist, politician, senior lecturer, music DJ |
Profession | Politician |
Website | www |
Rupa Asha Huq (
Early life
Huq's father, Mohammed Muszuddin Abedul Huq (23 November 1935 – 5 September 2014),[1][2] and mother, Roshan Ara Huq, came to Britain in the 1960s so their children could have good opportunities and a higher level of education than if they stayed in Bangladesh.[1] Huq's father was training to become an actuary for Prudential, however gave it up to start an Indian restaurant in Soho, London. After the recession of the early 1990s the council did not renew the restaurant's lease so the business folded. He started another restaurant in Harrow but has since retired.[3]
Huq was born in Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Hammersmith, London, England. She attended Montpelier Primary School in Ealing and at the age of eight was featured in the BBC Schools series Look and Read when the programme visited the school.[4]
She attended
Teaching career
In 1998, Huq moved to Manchester.[8] From 1998 to 2004, She was a lecturer at University of Manchester,[5] during which she held a Leverhulme Trust Fellowship.[9]
Since September 2004, Huq was a senior lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Kingston University[6] in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.[9] She also teaches Media and Cultural Studies.[10]
Writing and media career
Huq has a column in
Huq's research specialism has chiefly been youth culture and pop music.[6] In 2006, her book Beyond Subculture: youth, pop and identity in a post-colonial world[12] on these themes was published. It was subsequently one of five titles shortlisted for the 2007 British Sociological Association Philip Abrams Memorial prize.[7][9] In May 2012, her second book Making Sense of Suburbia through Popular Culture was published.[1][13] Huq was a contributor to the 2011 book What Next for Labour? Ideas for a new generation, published by Queensferry Publishing.
In 1980, Huq made her first television appearance on the
Political career
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Huq was a researcher for
In 2005, she stood as the Labour
Huq was one of three Labour candidates standing for a council seat in Walpole in the constituency of Ealing.
On 2 November 2013, Huq was chosen by Labour as their prospective parliamentary candidate for
In May 2015, at the
Personal life
Huq has a son Rafi (born 2004).[24] Her elder sister Nutun is an architect.[25] Her younger sister is former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq.[26][27] In 2008, her father was diagnosed with prostate cancer.[28] Huq speaks Bengali, French and Hindi.[29]
Huq is also a music DJ under the stage name "Dr Huq" and recorded a jingle for John Peel in Bengali. She first started DJ-ing for a hospital radio station at the age of 17.[8]
Books
Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
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2006 | Beyond Subculture: Pop, Youth and Identity in a Postcolonial World | Bloomsbury Academic | ISBN 978-0415278157 |
2013 | Making Sense of Suburbia Through Popular Culture | Routledge | ISBN 978-1780932248 |
On The Edge: The Contested Cultures of English Suburbia | Lawrence and Wishart | ISBN 978-1907103728 |
See also
- British Bangladeshi
- List of British Bangladeshis
- List of English writers
- List of Muslim writers and poets
References
- ^ a b c "Konnie Huq: my family wanted me to marry a Muslim". The Daily Telegraph. 10 October 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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- ^ Iziren, Adeline (29 May 2010). "Konnie Huq: My family values". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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(help) - ^ a b "Dr Rupa Huq". Kingston University. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "Dr Rupa Huq". Girls & Digital Culture. Retrieved 1 December 2012. Rupa Huq
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- ^ a b c "Spin doctor Rupa aims to be No 1". Manchester: Manchester Evening News. 10 August 2004. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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- ^ a b c Ahmed, Syed Shah Salim (1 December 2013). "Legendary researcher Rupa will be win the next Election 2015". GBNEWS24.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Make Justice Work Ambassador: Rupa Huq". Make Justice Work. 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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- ^ a b c Jarvis, Alice-Azania (9 April 2010). "Pandora: 'Blue Peter' Konnie's sister takes red corner". The Independent. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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- ^ Huq, Rupa (28 June 2010). "Why a ceremonial figurehead can mean progress". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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(help) - ^ Huq, Rupa (13 August 2011). "In Ealing, the sound of the suburbs shedding their leafy reputation". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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(help) - ^ Russell, Michael (4 November 2013). "Labour pick candidate for Ealing Central and Acton seat". Chiswick: Chiswickw4.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ Bazaraa, Danya; De-Keyzer, Amy (8 May 2015). "Ealing Central & Acton constituency results". London: Get West London. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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(help) - ^ Farag, Maryse (8 May 2015). "Rupa Huq brings some cheer to party on national night of woe". Ealing: Ealing Times. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "British-Bangladeshi Rupa wins UK election". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Chesham & Amersham: Rupa Huq (Labour)". Chesham and Amersham. 25 April 2005. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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- ^ "Exclusive: Konnie Huq reveals why she became a volunteer". Daily Mirror. 3 June 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
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