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Ismail Uddin is a British-Bangladeshi independent politician and student who currently serves as a councillor for Bowling and Barkerend ward on Bradford Council. Elected in 2024 at the age of 19,[1] he is believed to be the youngest independent councillor of British-Bangladeshi heritage in the UK.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Uddin was born and raised in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and is of Bangladeshi descent. He began community activism as a teenager and later enrolled in a BA Politics degree at the University of Leeds.[2]
Political Career
[edit]Uddin was elected in May 2024 as an independent councillor during a wave of support for independent candidates in Bradford, particularly in wards with large Muslim populations.[3][4]
As a councillor, he has been vocal on issues affecting youth, housing, and political representation. In October 2024, he called for urgent cross-party efforts to tackle youth violence following a fatal stabbing in his ward.[5]
He also actively supported grassroots community projects, such as a volunteer-led snow-clearing initiative in BD3, highlighting his on-the-ground engagement.[6]
Advocacy and Political Views
[edit]Uddin has been outspoken on international justice issues, especially the situation in Gaza. In October 2024, he criticised Labour councillors for walking out of a Bradford Council meeting disrupted by pro-Palestine activists calling for divestment from arms companies.[7]
In 2025, he spoke out publicly after receiving a formal warning from the University of Leeds over his involvement in Palestine solidarity protests, arguing it was an attack on his freedom of speech.[2]
Recognition
[edit]Uddin has gained national attention for his activism and is seen as a prominent young voice within British Muslim and South Asian political circles. His election was widely reported as a significant moment for British-Bangladeshi political representation.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "British-Bangladeshi Ismail Elected Britain's Youngest ever Independent Councillor". Dazzling Dawn. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ a b Carter, Rob (19 February 2025). "Muslim student slams Leeds Uni over Palestine rally investigation". 5Pillars. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Iqbal, Aisha (3 May 2024). "Labour hold Bradford amid success for independents". BBC News. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Tory support disintegrates in local elections, and Gaza hits Labour". Socialist Worker. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Vaux, Andrew (24 October 2024). "Plea to tackle youth issues after fatal stabbing in Bradford". Asian Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Local lads equipped with grit and shovels clear snow from BD3 streets". Telegraph and Argus. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Short, Elizabeth (16 October 2024). "Activists disrupt council meeting demanding divestment in firms complicit in Gaza genocide". Morning Star. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
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