I was in Westminster today to see if there was anything worth photographing regarding the State Opening of Parliament. I walked to the grass area opposite the Houses of Parliament where you see all the political interviews and there were tons of lights and cameras set up plus reporters. I was at a metal barrier and a woman walked towards me and said "Can I get out this way?" I said "I'm sure it's fine, let's move this barrier out the way". She said "Who are you?" I told her I'm an amateur photographer. She said "Oh, maybe you can take some photos of me, I need some new ones". I'd not heard of her but it was Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing and Acton. I think she must have just finished an interview. So she handed me her iPad to take some photos, and then I shot some with my camera where I emailed five pics to her House of Commons address. She just replied "Thanks so much, good work. Let me know if you are around again ever or up for taking pics generally". So that was fun.
This is her on Good Morning Britain from a while back.
Rupa Huq MP claims she was sexually harassed by an MEP in 1995.
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And these are my photos today.
Rupa Huq 1 by
Merlin 5, on Flickr
Rupa Huq 3 by
Merlin 5, on Flickr
I didn't send her this one, lol.
Rupa Huq 6 by
Merlin 5, on Flickr