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The local councillor bringing aspiration to one of England's most deprived areas

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The local councillor bringing aspiration to one of England's most deprived areas

The local councillor bringing aspiration to one of England's most deprived areas

A single mother who escaped homelessness and domestic violence to find a new home in east London has been hailed for the remarkable contribution she has made to her local community.Saima Ashraf, 43, came to the UK from France 16 years ago and is now a councillor in Barking & Dagenham.

Yahoo News UK spoke to her about her plans to regenerate one of the poorest parts of the country.


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