IT IS not just the local Conservative party which has called upon the talents of an Asian solicitor to lead them to glory at the next general election - even the Prime Minister has enlisted her help.

Stunning Geeta Sidhu (pictured) - who has attracted attention throughout the media - made history in March when she became Britain's first woman prospective parliamentary candidate.

She scored a major political point after penning John Major's speech for a BBC TV debate on Eastern politics with Tony Blair and Paddy Ashdown.

Said Geeta: "That was a great honour. Writing his speech was a great achievement. The media has been very positive so far but I'm still getting used to so much attention."

Geeta has taken part in debating programmes on both the BBC and Granada and had extensive coverage in the national press as well as the glossy magazines like Cosmopolitan, New Woman and Libaaz, the Asian equivalent of Tatler.

But the 29-year-old who runs her own international law practice in London, has not taken her eye off her political goal. "It's very flattering to receive such attention," said Geeta, "but I've got my feet firmly on the ground and I'm going to keep them there.

"What's important to me is convincing Blackburn's electorate that I can do a better job than Jack Straw."

The local Conservative party is preparing to put its weight behind Geeta's election campaign push and has been pleased with her performance so far.

The media attention has proved what a cool customer Geeta is," said Ian Forrest, leader of Blackburn Conservatives. "She's very high profile but can relate to everyone. That's why we believe in her and she believes in us."

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