Tony Lit, the Managing Director of Asian Radio station Sunrise Radio, has been chosen by he Conservative Party as their candidate to fight the Ealing Southall by-election. Lit, who will stand down from his position at the radio station, joined the party earlier this week. Mr Lit will stand against Labour Party candidate Virendra Sharma and Liberal Party candidate, Nigel Bakhai.

Speaking during a visit to Southall, Conservative Party Leader David Cameron said: "I am delighted that we have selected Tony Lit, he is an outstanding candidate. Having worked in Southall for nearly a decade he really does understand and represent the needs of the local community." Mr Lit said "I'm delighted to be the Conservative Party candidate for Ealing Southall. Under David Cameron's leadership this is a party that recognises people from all backgrounds."

"I look forward to working hard for the people of Ealing and Southall, a community I have served for 10 years as a local business leader and volunteer on Southall regeneration projects."

ABOUT TONY LIT

Tony Lit is a local businessman who has worked in the community for 10 years running a radio station. He is married with three children, one year old twins Cameron and Selina, and three-year old Sofia. Tony is a keen player and supporter of football, and a member of West Ham United.

From his first managerial position as a Department Manager at Next in 1989, Tony gained considerable experience in the retail industry before being appointed as Commercial Director of Sunrise Radio in 1998. Sunrise Radio was founded by his father, Dr Avatr Lit. In 2003, he was appointed Managing Director of Sunrise Radio - the UK's first 24 hour Asian radio station and now one of the most successful commercial radio stations in the country.

In addition, Tony is Director of the popular Asian Lifestyle Show, an annual exhibition of Asian culture and entertainment.

As a Director of the not-for-profit Heathrow City Partnership Limited (formerly Southall Regeneration Partnership), Tony is heavily involved in efforts to regenerate and improve prosperity in under-performing parts of West London. And in January 2005, Tony was one of just four Asian business leaders appointed to be an ambassador for London?s successful 2012 bid for the Olympic Games.

Tony's other achievements include:

* Keynote address in 2002 at the Swami Naryan Mandir Neasden, in the presence Prince of Wales, and presentation of a cheque for £300,000 for the Gujarat Earthquake Appeal - funds were raised by Sunrise Radio.

* Keynote speaker at the London Indian Conference held at City Hall on 1st September 2004.

* Keynote speaker at an Awards Ceremony for Young Entrepreneurs presented by the Heathrow City Partnership at the British Airways Business Centre in 2005.