A hospital radio volunteer raised in Harrow has been selected as the Labour Party’s candidate for in the 2015 general election.

Uma Kumaran, was selected as the party’s candidate for Harrow East and will battle it out against incumbent Bob Blackman MP.

Ms Kumaran has been involved in a number of campaigns in the borough with Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas and is also a volunteer presenter and producer at Northwick Park Hospital Radio.

The 27-year-old said: “My parents fled to Britain over 30 years ago in the midst of civil war in Sri Lanka and they worked hard to rebuild their lives and raise a family in Harrow.

“Harrow is a great community that has given me and many others so much.

“That’s why I’m passionate about Harrow and angry that we’re being failed so badly by an out-of- touch Tory MP and his Tory government.

“Harrow East deserves better. I’m determined to work tirelessly for local people and champion their concerns on a national platform.

“Our campaign to deliver for Harrow East starts today – I’m looking forward to getting on the doorsteps and winning back trust for Labour.”

The former Bentley Wood Girls School pupil will focus her election campaign on the high cost of living for people in borough which she says is the main issue she has found on the doorstep.

Gareth Thomas MP said: “Uma will be a first-class MP standing up for the people of Harrow East. It will be a pleasure to campaign with her to reverse the cuts in police numbers in Harrow, for a better Northwick Park and to get more investment in our schools.

“Together we will be highlighting the pressure on the living standards of too many Harrow families as a result of unchecked energy bills and the squeeze on wages since David Cameron took office.”