Ealing Road in Brent is bustling with people on the main day of the Hindu religious festival of Diwali and, along with preparation for festivities, there is pride and joy at the news that Rishi Sunak is becoming prime minister.
Brent is home to one of the largest populations of Indian Hindus within London, and the former chancellor’s appointment as the first person of colour and of Hindu faith to become prime minister resonates with people along the road.
