Birmingham: The Conservative Muslim Forum Birmingham- Midlands Region Branch had a successful dine and network event at Star City Birmingham. Also they gathered together to welcome on board the newly appointed Patron Former MEP of West Midlands Anthea McIntyre. Who shared her words of wisdom on standing as a politician and many of the candidates standing for election joined the Pre launch of campaign. Everyone shared their experience and what they do and how they hope to work together as a collective of BAME candidates along with all the diverse candidates representing different wards of Birmingham. Report by S M Irfan Tahir Photojournalist / Member National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Birmingham & Coventry Branch.