Make content about: 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.
This story
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.
Where you could take it
Meet Gina in Wednesbury to hear about her campaign experience and see how she is preparing to stand again.
Where it happens
Wednesbury
The charity
- Charity: Leonard Cheshire Disability
- Registration number: 218186
- Based in: London, England