General election 2024: Independent candidate, life coach and 'old-fashioned socialist' will compete for Halifax seat

Describing herself as “an old fashioned socialist”, the married mum-of-three says she is giving electors in the constituency an alternative to vote for when they go to the polls on July 4.

Mrs Hussain came to Halifax as a baby and stayed, regarding herself as “Yorkshire not quite born but definitely bred”.

She qualified as a solicitor, then became a teacher and now has her own business as a life coach.

Mrs Hussain has been involved in several voluntary activities serving the community, including a large scouting group which she helped to establish.

It is now about 100-strong with a long waiting list.

Her other commitments include being a trustee of Calderdale Interfaith and working towards peace in Palestine and humanitarian relief for its citizens.

Mrs Hussain said: “My work, both paid and voluntary, means that I have met many people throughout Calderdale and understand their concerns, which I share.”

She believes that she has values, with which most British people identify, with fairness at their heart.

Mrs Hussain added: “Most political parties make promises but I believe that we need deeds not words and that it is only by Halifax having its own voice in Parliament that local people can be heard.”

Others standing in Halifax are Kate Dearden (Labour); James Samuel Laugharne Griffith-Jones (Reform UK); Martin Hey (Green Party); Samuel Jackson (Liberal Democrat); Shakir Saghir (Workers Party of Britain) and Hazel Sharp (Conservative).