Krupesh Hirani
Krupesh Hirani | |
|---|---|
| Member of the London Assembly for Brent and Harrow | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Navin Shah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Krupesh Jadavji Hirani 29 November 1985 Park Royal, London, England |
| Political party | Labour and Co-operative |
| Spouse |
Amrat Vekaria (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
| Website | krupesh |
Krupesh Jadavji Hirani (born 29 November 1985) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who has been the London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow since 2021.[1][2] He previously represented Dudden Hill ward on Brent Council from 2010 to 2022.[3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Hirani was born in the Central Middlesex Hospital, London, to parents Jadavji Hirani and Hirbai Hirani.[2] He attended Braintcroft Primary School in Neasden and then Preston Manor School in Wembley.[5] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in politics from the University of Nottingham.[6] Hirani received an Alumni Laureate Award from the university in 2013.[2]
Career[edit]
From 2009 to 2015, Hirani was a policy manager at the disability charity Aspire. He was a London regional officer for the MS Society from 2015 to 2020.[2]
Hirani was elected to Brent London Borough Council in 2010, where he was responsible for public health.[7] He has been chair of Metroland Cultures, a Brent-based arts organisation, since 2020.[2][8] Hirani was re-elected in 2014 and 2018, but did not stand in 2022.[4]
In 2019 Hirani announced his run for the London Assembly.[9] He was elected at the 2021 London Assembly election to be a Labour and Co-operative member of the London Assembly for Brent and Harrow.[10]
Personal life[edit]
In 2013, Hirani married Amrat Vekaria; the couple have a daughter. He lists his recreations as politics, football and running.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "London Assembly elections: Labour's Krupesh Hirani wins Brent and Harrow seat". EasternEye. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Hirani, Krupesh, (born 29 Nov. 1985), Member (Lab Co-op) Brent and Harrow, London Assembly, Greater London Authority, since 2021". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u295948. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Krupesh Hirani promises London's recovery to be fair for all". Eastern Eye. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Councillor details - Councillor Krupesh Hirani". Brent Council. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Cllr Krupesh Hirani AM". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Politics Alumni Prize Success". University of Nottingham. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ Raffray, Nathalie (9 February 2021). "Complaint over councillors' lockdown 'photo opp' rejected". Kilburn Times. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "ABOUT". Metroland. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ Raffray, Nathalie (16 July 2019). "Dudden Hill councillor throws hat in ring to become next City Hall member for Brent". Kilburn Times. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Full results for the 2021 Mayor of London and London Assembly elections". Times Series. Retrieved 10 May 2021.