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Cllr Salman Shaheen

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Author of bestselling novel Freebourne. Cabinet Member for Culture & Public Spaces on Hounslow Council. CEO of Carter Fleet. Journalist. FRSA https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/clk.html?c=6030300 Promoted by Ted Wall on behalf of Hounslow Labour cllrs

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · Jul 29

Excited to announce my debut #novel Freebourne will be published October 28 by Roundfire Books and I can at last reveal the cover!

"Impossible to put down" - Sarah Gavron, BAFTA-winning director

Available for pre-order on Amazon:
www.collectiveinkbooks.com/clk.html?c=6...

#booksky #authorsky

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 17h

In fairness to #KemiBadenoch, about the one sensible thing she's said is that #stampduty is actually a bad tax. But what do you replace it with? How about a #wealthtax? Imagine the reaction. If this is going to be your last conference as #Tory leader, you might as well go down in a blaze of glory.

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 1d

Another lovely five star review for #Freebourne on #NetGalley. Not long to go now. The novel is out on October 28. Excited!

Currently discounted for pre-order on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/hO7GtKf

#booksky #authorsky #thriller #scifi #novel #murdermystery

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently everyone doing that causes a big drain on electricity. But I still say thank you to ATMs.

Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely piece in the Chiswick Calendar on my London book launch.

Read the article here and come along to the launch, there are only a few spots left: chiswickcalendar.co.uk/brentford-co...

Brentford cocktail bar ANIMA hosts book launch for Cllr Salman Shaheen's best-selling debut novel - Chiswick Calendar Features

Salman Shaheen, author of Freebourne “There’s a delightfully juicy twist at the end” Salman Shaheen, who is Cabinet Member for Culture on Hounslow Council and a councillor for Isleworth, is […]

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 1d

Chances are they were just hiding because everyone thinks you're a total bell.

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in Birmingham neighbourhood

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 2d

Well they made a right Fudge out of that.

Tories set a low bar after misspelling Britain on conference chocolate

Misprinted wrappers pulled from Manchester goodie bags after derision on social media

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 2d

I will be voting for Lucy Powell on Wednesday.

Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 2d

Powell has picked up key endorsements ahead of Labour deputy leadership vote opening

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Labour deputy leadership race: Lucy Powell endorsed by Neil Kinnock and centre-left group Mainstream

Voting opens for the Labour deputy leadership race on Wednesday

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely review of Freebourne from a Goodreads giveaway winner. Glad you enjoyed it Jamie! Thank you for reading. Freebourne is out on October 28 and you can get your pre-order in now: www.collectiveinkbooks.com/clk.html?c=6...

Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 3d

I think I probably had second dinner here in the early hours most days in my first year. The healthy habits of the next generation have a lot to answer for. RIP Gardies.

Cambridge kebab shop beloved by students shuts after 76 years

A takeaway, loved by Stephen Fry and Michael Portillo, closes for good, says the college landlord.

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 3d

#KemiBadenoch deploys new task force to scrape bottom of barrel in search of ways to stay in the news.

#ConservativeConference

Tories to pledge to create immigration taskforce modelled on Trump’s Ice

Proposed ‘removals force’ will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in bid to tackle illegal immigration

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 5d

I spoke to The Wire on my debut novel Freebourne, how politics has influenced my work, why I chose a murder mystery as the ideal vehicle to smuggle philosophical themes, and the legacy of my writer grandmother.

m.thewire.in/article/books/a-murder-mystery-set-in-a-future-with-ai-looming-over-it

A Murder Mystery Set in a Future With AI Looming Over It - The Wire

British politician Salman Shaheen’s debut novel debates crucial questions about humanity and technology.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5d

Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.

In the wake of the heinous terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, I know many in London’s Jewish community will be feeling afraid. My thoughts are with the families of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz at this terrible time.

Places of worship should be sanctuaries and safe havens for all. No one should feel scared to attend their synagogue, church, mosque, gurdwara or temple.

As we head into the weekend, there will be increased police presence in and around synagogues across the capital.

Our Jewish communities must be able to live and worship free from the fear of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or violence. The fact they cannot do so is utterly unacceptable.

It is clear that there is much more to do to rid our society of the poison of antisemitism, and we must redouble our efforts to stamp out this vile hatred wherever it rears its ugly head.

Now, more than ever, Londoners from all communities must stand together, show allyship to our Jewish friends and neighbours, and be united in our rejection of hatred.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 6d

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the attack in Greater Manchester today.

I’m horrified by the violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester.

I have been in contact with the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Home Secretary, and would like to reassure Londoners that the Met Police are stepping up patrols in Jewish communities and synagogues across London.

My thoughts are with all those affected on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.

London stands ready to help in any way we can.

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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Hounslow Council Leader Cllr @shansview.bsky.social Rajawat has issued a statement following the incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Greater Manchester today: www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article... (1/5)

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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrate #NationalPoetryDay! Drop by your local library for magical poems and inspiration for your own poetry slam and other projects!

Earlier this year St Mark’s Catholic School hosted their own poetry slam with Cllr Salman Shaheen as one of the judges: http://bit.ly/3KyfbjW

Six people stand on a wooden stage with a blue-lit backdrop, dressed in casual and colorful clothing, posing together for a group photo.

People seated at desks in a hall, some holding papers and pens, with a trophy on one desk and a water bottle on another.

Large group of students in school uniforms posing on stage with a trophy under blue stage lighting.

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 6d

The Prince of Wales visited Gunnersbury Park in Hounslow yesterday to unveil the world's first memorial to humanitarian aid workers killed in the line of duty. I was pleased to hear Prince William and other speakers condemn the killing of aid workers in Gaza and conflicts around the world.

Prince William unveiling Humanitarian Memorial in Gunnersbury Park

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 6d

Yes I think she's being forced to come out with increasingly ludicrous things to get column inches.

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 6d

The hot air coming from #KemiBadenoch alone is enough to single handedly breach UN #climate goals.

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act

Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate

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Cllr Salman Shaheen @salmanshaheen.bsky.social · 8d

I'm on The Authors Show today discussing my debut novel Freebourne and how this philosophical #mystery #thriller asks a lot more questions than just whodunnit?

#booksky #authorsky

Channel 7 — September 30, 2025 | The Authors Show

The Authors Show features exciting podcast interviews about books with the authors who wrote them.

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