Welcome to my website!
I have been a member of the Labour Party and community activist for over seventeen years.
I set up and run the Fabian Society Women’s Network, which works to increase the involvement of women in politics and support the work of Fabian women in Parliament.
Last year the Fabian Women’s Network played an active role in pushing for better deal for women in retirement and hosted secretary of State John Hutton MP’s keynote speech on women and pensions.
I am also a member of the Fabian Society Executive, and served as National Chair of the Society. The Fabian Society is a centre-left think tank with over 6000 members which is researching and arguing for more a stronger focus on life chances and equality. At the end of 2006, the Rt Hon Ed Balls MP took over as chair of the Society.
By profession I am a management consultant - a senior manager and researcher working with government departments and local authorities on improving public services.
As a community activist I co-led a campaign for and founded a local farmers’ market and community website BrentfordTW8.com. I was shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in 2007 for community contribution (Social and Humanitarian Award).
I believe we all have a responsibility to help make society better, and to give something back to the community. This website is part of my contribution to doing that, and I hope you enjoy reading about my campaigns and beliefs.
Seema
CV in brief:
· Founder and Director of Fabian Women’s Network in 2005, working to increase the engagement of women in politics. Former National Chair of the Fabian Society.
· London Assembly Candidate for Hounslow, Richmond and Kingston in 2004
· School governor 2002-2006
· Researcher and consultant - expertise in civil and criminal justice issues including community justice, reducing youth offending, housing, domestic violence and financial issues
· Campaigner on pensions reform and rights for carers.
· Former Chair, West London Young Labour and Chair of Brentford & Isleworth CLP
· Founder of a community website and Brentford Farmers Market.
· Shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2007 for community contribution (Social and Humanitarian Award).
· Languages: Hindi and Punjabi. Married in 2005.
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Seema as Chair of Fabian Society Introducing Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP at the National Fabian Conference January 2006 |
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At the launch of Brentford Farmer’s Market co-founded by Seema |
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Lighting a candle for Peace In
One World Week |
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Chairing a session on History and Britishness at the Fabian Britishness Conference |
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Seema with Observer journalist Mary Riddell at the Fabian Women’s Network reception |
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Campaigning with party activists. |
