Candidates of Goan origin emerged among the standout performers in the 2025 United Kingdom council elections, securing important victories across boroughs such as Brent, Hounslow, Croydon and Swindon. The results once again highlighted the growing political influence of the Goan diaspora in British local governance.
The council elections, held on Thursday with counting continuing through Friday and Saturday, saw several Goan-origin representatives from Labour and Conservative parties win seats across different councils in the UK.
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One of the major highlights came in Brent Council, where Angela Joyce D’Souza created history after winning the Wembley Hill ward for the Labour Party. Her victory marked the first time a woman from her community had been elected to Brent Council.
Calling it a “historic moment,” D’Souza said her campaign focused on safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods and helping families deal with the rising cost of living. She also promised to work for all residents of Wembley Hill regardless of political affiliation.
The Wembley Hill ward also saw Floyd de Sa register victory for the Conservative Party, underlining the strong representation of Goan-origin candidates across political lines.
GOAN DIASPORA STRENGTHENS POLITICAL PRESENCE IN UK
Former Watford mayor Rabi Martins praised the increasing participation of Goan-origin leaders in British politics and noted how community representation has expanded steadily over the years.
Many of the successful candidates campaigned on local civic issues including cleaner neighbourhoods, housing, community welfare, safer streets and support for working families. Community leaders said the results reflected the trust and support Goan-origin representatives continue to receive from residents across the UK.
Key Goan-origin winners in UK council elections 2025
| Council | Candidate | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Council | Angela Joyce D’Souza | Labour |
| Brent Council | Floyd de Sa | Conservative |
| Hounslow Council | Alister de Sa | Labour |
| Croydon Council | Jose Piedade Fernandes | Labour |
| Swindon Borough Council | Imtiyaz Shaikh | Labour |
| Swindon Borough Council | Savio Telles | Conservative |
SWINDON AND HOUNSLOW RECORD MULTIPLE VICTORIES
Hounslow Council witnessed several Goan-origin candidates emerge victorious, including Vilber M De Costa, Vivek Ganachari, Alister de Sa, Salvador Pereira and Pamila Rodrigues.
In Croydon Council, Jose Piedade Fernandes secured victory from Thornton Heath ward representing Labour.
Swindon Borough Council also saw a strong showing from Goan-origin representatives. Labour Party winners included Ana R Fernandes, Jocelina P D’Souza, Anthony Fernandes, Meural Cardoso, Daniel Vales and Javis Rodrigues.
Other successful names included former Swindon mayor Imtiyaz Shaikh, Adorabelle Amaral-Shaikh, Ana Rosada Fernandes, Princia Fernandes and Jocelina D’Souza.
Among Conservative Party winners in Swindon were Anabelle Pegado, Savio Telles, Albano J R Lourenco and Rouchell V Cardoso.
The results reflected the continuing rise of the Goan diaspora in grassroots British politics, with Goan-origin representatives strengthening their voice and visibility across councils in the United Kingdom.
