The Tottenham Independent has asked each parliamentary candidate why they should become an MP at the General Election on May 7.

Here, the Liberal Democrats explain why Tottenham people should vote for Turhan Ozen.

Turhan Ozen is a dynamic candidate with a proven ability to listen and has a strong local Liberal Democrat team to deliver the change Tottenham needs.

Turhan Ozen holds a PhD in engineering and is currently a successful software engineer in the finance industry. He is also keen to contribute to society and passionate about ensuring that everybody has the chance to achieve their full potential in life regardless of their background.

Born of Turkish and Kurdish parents, Turhan moved to London over 18 years ago. Coming from a large family with strong community ties, he was motivated to join Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats, a platform championing equality and human rights for all.

Turhan has a strong campaigning record. In 2014, he stood in EU elections. In 2015, he would now like to be a voice for Tottenham’s diverse communities who deserve a strong economy and a fair society.

Turhan’s top priority is education. He will focus on improving schools so that our children achieve their full potential. He is proud that Liberal Democrats delivered record levels of apprenticeships as part of an integrated approach to training including employers and educators.

The regeneration challenge facing Tottenham can be a once in a lifetime opportunity benefiting all residents. Turhan is committed to ensuring that this chance is not squandered. He will hold the unresponsive Haringey Labour establishment to account to protect local health services, libraries, social housing stock, youth and social services, and deliver houses affordable to nurses, teachers, police officers, social workers. He will fight to make sure money raised is spent improving local infrastructure and creating local jobs.

Liberal Democrats rescued the country from the brink of bankruptcy, achieved fastest growing economy in developed world, and record levels of employment. With fairness as our guiding principle, Liberal Democrats lowered income tax threshold, delivered pupil premium and highest increase in pensions. Keeping environment at our heart, we created 200,000 new green jobs, doubled electricity generated from wind and planted one million trees. There is still very much to do and only LibDems will do it do it fairly and responsibly.