We're Backing Hanif
Hi there, I would humbly like to share some endorsement from, Unions, MPs, Cllrs colleagues and residents that support me.
Endorsements and Comments
I have worked closely with Hanif Khan over many years. He is a formidable campaigner who engages really well with the electorate. Committed, principled and hardworking, Hanif is an excellent communicator at every level. He combines his leadership and inspiration skills with a fine grassroots manner, displaying all the attributes of a first-class politician. I have no hesitation in recommending him unreservedly.
Cllr Robert Evans, OBE
Former MEP
“Hanif has a strong political and community instinct that has seen him build solid local support and being elected and re-elected in a former Tory ward. In a demanding political role, I have seen Hanif grow as a politician and lead in complex local issues over the last five years. His thoughtful understanding of centre left politics and community dynamics helps drive his work to improve the lives of others around him and make a mark with what he has achieved for the local area”.
Seema Malhotra MP, Feltham and Heston
Shadow Minister for Skills (Education)
Hanif Khan is an excellent and principled campaigner and has extensive experience as a lead councillor in local government. I have been greatly impressed by his high level of commitment whilst working hard on local issues. I have no hesitation in endorsing him as a person who has all the qualities needed to be a successful Labour MP.
Hanif is a great community champion for Labour and it was a privilege to work closely with him in Reading.
Greg Bello - Labour Councillor
Reading.
“I have known Hanif Khan for a long time and have been impressed by his commitment to the Labour Party. His community has the largest mosque in Europe and is in my constituency. They are a warm and loving community and do good work. I have found him to be a person of integrity, deeply committed to social justice in Britain and worldwide. We need people like Hanif in Parliament".
Siobhain McDonagh MP
Mitcham and Morden
“Hanif is someone who knows himself well and is able to stand his ground on well-informed principles. Well spoken, articulate and using empathy is able to quickly understand emotional needs motivations and concerns”.
Peter John OBE
Former, London Council Chair
“Hanif has worked closely with our branch and always with great energy and enthusiasm. He is an experienced campaigner and a great communicator who always listens to what people say. I have been very impressed by all the work Hanif does to bring diverse communities together and believe he will make an excellent Labour Party candidate.
Gill Groves - Secretary
Secretary of Woodley & Whitegates Labour Party Branch
"I spent most of my life in Reading and have excellent links within the Community and understand the challenges. Hanif and I have been friends for a long time, and his support and help to the vast Pakistani Community in Reading and Wokingham has been excellent. In particular for the celebrations of Pakistan Day 2023. His ability to transcend different communities will put him in good stead for becoming the Parliamentary Candidate. The Pakistani Community, with me, endorse him becoming and MP."
Mr Mohammed Saleem
Chair of the Pakistani Community Centre, Reading Appointed as Nomination, Focal Person by Government of Pakistan
Hanif Khan worked tirelessly as an active team member in our local government campaigning in 2023. His communications skills on the doorstep and through his professional video productions played well with the public. He picked up on topical community issues including town centre security and Thames Water pollution in local rivers.
Cllr Sheena Matthews
CLP Vice Chair - Earley and Woodley
"I have known Hanif for over a decade. As a councillor, he demonstrated an excellent ability to unite colleagues and the Community into action and showed outstanding leadership to represent his Community. He worked on inspiring residents towards street and park clean up, flower in bloom projects and school streets. He also worked with Police enforcement to control anti-social behaviour. I wish him all the best as he embarks on his subsequent political career as a Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell".
Cllr Bishnu Gurung former Mayor, LB Hounslow
Mayor SAFA representative Hillingdon/Hounslow Division Secretary
"In my "day job" I'm a professional engineer working for a UK telecoms and internet company; outside work, I am the Hounslow borough coordinator for London Cycling Campaign, a membership charity with 12,000 members campaigning for improved cycling in London. I interacted with Hanif in his role as cabinet lead for Transport for the London Borough of Hounslow between 2018-2022. I found Hanif to be a principled and dedicated supporter of active travel measures to improve borough residents' health, safety and wellbeing while supporting the borough's commitment to address climate change. This was not an easy position to take as Hanif was subject to personal attacks from a small and noisy minority who objected to any change to the status quo. Hanif dealt with opponents listening politely and respectfully while at the same time showing courage and conviction that change was necessary to improve the borough for residents and the local environment. This was recognised by London Cycling Campaign with a "Community Champion" presented to Hanif in 2021".
Michael Robinson M.Eng C.Eng MIET
Coordinator Hounslow borough group London Cycling Campaign
"I meet many families from our Community daily. Hanif Khan's ability to communicate and unite many communities is excellent. He will be a highly influential member of parliament. I endorse him and am delighted that he is putting himself forward for Epson and Ewell Seat and taking our concerns to Westminster. I wish him the very best. I wish him all the best as he embarks on his subsequent political career as a Member of Parliament".
Pandit Anil
serving the needs of Hindhu Religious events across Reading and Wokingham
I have known of Hanif's work in raising thousands of pounds and providing support during the earthquakes in Nepal in 2017 and 2022, which were devastating for the country. Meeting him in person was a pleasure; his understanding of the plight of the Nepalese Community showed how much he cares. I wish him the best in becoming MP; he will be the right candidate for us.
Ram Galani
Gurkha President READING, 2006 to 2013
“The support provided by Hanif has helped raise many thousands of pounds for our imperative work. He has Hanif travelled internationally making documentaries and hosted international global telethons”.
Fazal Ahmad – Humanity First
Operations Director Humanity First Int.
Hanif Khan worked tirelessly as an active team member in our local government campaigning in 2023. His communications skills on the doorstep and through his professional video productions played well with the public. He picked up on topical community issues including town centre security and Thames Water pollution in local rivers.
Cllr Sheena Matthews
CLP Vice Chair - Earley and Woodley