British Tamil, Uma Kumaran, has been successful in her bid to be Stratford and Bow’s first MP securing 19,145 votes.

On Twitter, she thanked her supporters for placing trust in her and vowed not to let them down.

As a longstanding ally of the Tamil community, I am happy to represent the Tamil community and fight for our shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to justice and prosperity for all. As we approach a crucial election, it is important for the Tamil community to reflect on the significant strides we have made together and to consider the path forward. I urge you to vote Conservative, a party that has consistently demonstrated its unwavering support for Tamils both locally and internationally.

Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, is a longtime supporter of the Tamil community. Under his leadership, the Liberal Democrats have called on the Conservative government to recognise the crimes committed against the Tamil people as a genocide and for those who committed these crimes to be held to account.

He is clear: ‘We cannot end the search for justice.’  And I couldn't agree more.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended that the US State Department adds Sri Lanka to a special watchlist for "severe violations of religious freedom" in its latest report. 

Messages of condolences have been pouring in from diplomats, well-wishers, and politicians both in India and Sri Lanka over the death of R. Sampanthan who passed away on Sunday at age 91. 

Members of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) led by leader Sivagnanam Shritharan held a memorial for the former leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Rajavarothiam Sampanthan who has passed away at the weekend. 

The ITAK flag was lowered to half-mast at the Kilinochchi office while members of the party and well-wishers laid flowers and offered prayers. 

With the 2024 UK General Election set to take place on July 4, more British Tamils than ever before have been named as candidates with a range of Britain’s political parties. The Tamil Guardian interviewed the candidates who are hoping to become one of the UK’s first-ever British Tamil parliamentarians.
 

Leader of the Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), Sivagnanam Shritharan speaking at a media briefing in Jaffna over the incident where masked men in unmarked motorbikes were seen circling outside his residence, alleged that these activities were supported by Sri Lankan security forces who maintain a strong presence in the Tamil homeland. 

Following the death of veteran Tamil politician, Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has issued a statement mourning his death and describing him as a “an old friend and colleague”. 

The former leader of the Tamil National Alliance and a heavyweight of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi, passed away today after reportedly being admitted into a private hospital in Colombo earlier this week.

Veteran Tamil politician, Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, has passed away at the age of 91 today.

He was reportedly admitted to a private hospital in Colombo earlier this week.

The former leader of the Tamil National Alliance and a heavyweight of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi, his political career spanned six decades, with his first stint in the Sri Lankan parliament starting in 1977.

Sampanthan was the incumbent MP for Trincomalee and has served in five parliaments since 1977.