ABU RASHID

MSc ELECTIONS, CAMPAIGNS & DEMOCRACY, ROYAL HOLLOWAY

‘The ballot is stronger than the bullet.’ These famous words emphasise the importance of voting, campaigning and utilising democratic channels in order to bring about real change and progress. Although, you’d be forgiven for losing hope in recent years. But I’m still hopeful.

Through greater understanding, stronger unity and a better strategic approach, I believe minorities in the UK – particularly the Muslim community – will be able to effectively influence public policy for the benefit of the whole country. And I want to help make that happen, explaining my choice of study.

Previously, I read History & Spanish at the University of Manchester for my undergraduate. I then began my career as an intern in local government, and later moved into the civil service. I currently work in a strategy role at the Cabinet Office, supporting government departments set up and develop their commercial organisations.