Sibling Rivalry Put Aside as Konnie Says Vote for Rupa Huq
Former Blue Peter presenter urges electors to back her sister
Konnie Huq endorses her sister for Ealing Central and Acton
In a passionate and, perhaps, unsurprising endorsement the former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq has published a video singing the praises of her sister Dr Rupa Huq who is fighting for re-election in London’s most marginal seat of Ealing Central and Acton.
Konnie, who still lives in the constituency, began by outlining the history the Huq family in Ealing, which dates back to the 1960s, before going to explain why she thinks her sister is the best person for the job. Konnie claims her sister has been an important voice in Westminster against cuts to local schools and Hospitals.
She says that Rupa “speaks for Ealing and Acton” as reflected in her vote against Article 50 which was in line with 72% of constituents who had voted to remain in last year’s referendum.
Dr Huq said, "I even persuaded Konnie to come out canvassing with us over the bank holiday weekend. It's a close fight so every vote will count and its all hands on deck from the Huqs including Konnie who has been my constituent for the past 2 years though my sister for over 40."
The sisters recently lost their mother Rowshan who passed away on 21 May.
Konnie Huq’s endorsement for Rupa comes hot after backing from a more surprising source. Last month Lib Dem grandee Sir Vince Cable was caught on tape urging Lib Dems in Ealing Central and Acton to vote for Labour’s Rupa Huq.
Rupa Huq (left) out campaigning with her sister Konnie (right)
The candidates for Ealing Central and Acton on 8 June are:
Jon Ball, Liberal Democrat
Dr Rupa Huq, Labour Party
Joy Morrissey, Conservative Party
| Ealing Central and Acton - May 2015 | ||||
Candidate |
Party |
Votes | % | Change |
Huq, Rupa |
Labour Party |
22,000 |
43.2 |
+13.1 |
Bray, Angie |
Conservative |
21,728 |
42.7 |
+4.7 |
Ball, Jon |
Liberal Democrat |
3,106 |
6.1 |
-21.5 |
Florence, Peter |
UK Independence Party |
1,926 |
3.8 |
+2.2 |
Sharman, Tom |
Green Party |
1,841 |
3.6 |
+2.1 |
Notley, Jonathan |
Independent |
126 |
0.2 |
+0.2 |
| Dore, Scott | Workers' Revolutionary Party | 73 |
0.1 |
+0.1 |
| Rygielski, Andrzej | Europeans Party | 64 |
0.1 |
+0.1 |
Rendle, Tammy |
Above and Beyond |
39 |
0.1 |
+0.1 |
Majority |
274 |
0.0 |
||
Turnout |
71.4 |
0.5 |
||
* Change is based on notional constituency assuming boundary changes applied in 2005
June 1, 2017