Henna Rai is standing in Birmingham Edgbaston

Birmingham Edgbaston: Henna Rai (British Independents candidate) Credit: ITV News Central

Who is the living person you most admire?

My mother who taught me never to give up in the face of adversity.

What is your favourite TV programme?

Masterchef for procrastinating, Question time.

What song would you take with you to a desert island?

"I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor (what else?!)

What new law do you want to introduce?

I aim to bring in educational reform that would allow greatly subsidised higher education, scrapping tuition fees.

What is the most important issue facing your constituents?

Local issues such as homelessness in Harborne, elderly social care and the QE hospital have been neglected. I will address and resolve these foremost as my absolute priority.