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Campaign idea: Gina ran for council in Wednesbury

Gina saw nobody like her in politics, so she ran as an independent candidate in her hometown council elections.

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Gina has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and anxiety, and sometimes uses a wheelchair. After noticing a lack of disabled British South Asian women in public life, she stood as an independent candidate in Wednesbury in May 2026. She was not elected this time, but she plans to put herself forward again in future local elections.

What your brand could do

Provide accessible transport and meeting venues to back Gina as she prepares to run again in Wednesbury.

Where it happens

Wednesbury

The charity

https://www.leonardcheshire.org/

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