Thiruvananthapuram: Eric Sukumaran, a native of Thiruvananthapuram, is preparing to become the Malayali presence in the UK's House of Commons. Eric Sukumaran is contesting from the South Gate and Wood Green constituency as a conservative candidate. The polling began in the UK on Thursday to elect their representatives.
Britain has a sizable population of Malayalis, who are waiting with bated breath to see the representation of a Sukumaran in the British Parliament. The 38-year-old Eric Sukumaran is seeking the voters' mandate from London's South Gate and Wood Green constituency as a representative of the Conservative Party led by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Born to Johny Sukumaran from Anchutengu near Attingal and Anita Sukumaran from Varkala, Eric Sukumaran was brought up in the UK. Having obtained an MBA from Oxford University, Eric joined the banking sector.
Sukumaran cleared the British Civil Service and played an active role in various government projects over the years. He has also worked with former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. His wife is Lindsay, a native of Colorado, USA.
