Aysha Raza, neuroscientist and Ealing councillor, dies at 52

Aysha Raza, a neuroscientist, naturalist, and Labour councillor for the London borough of Ealing, has died of a stroke at age 52. Raza represented the Central Greenford ward from 2014 until her death, becoming the first Muslim woman to serve on Ealing council's cabinet.

During her tenure on the cabinet, Raza focused her work on tackling crime and inequality in the borough. Her career bridged scientific research in neuroscience with public service in local government, combining her background in brain science with community-focused policy work in west London.