Campaigns and Policy - Afzal Khan

My Thoughts on Far-Right Rhetoric and Misinformation Online

Over the last few weeks we have seen the sobering consequences of Far-Right narratives stirring up division. Comments from Elon Musk have targeted the UK Government, attempting to delegitimise it, spreading misinformation and disinformation to millions of followers, and increasing the abuse of public figures for clout. His posts over…

My Statement on Tory Leader’s Misrepresentation of Islamophobia During PMQs

This week in Prime Minister’s Questions, the Tory Leader, Kemi Badenoch, claimed that the definition of Islamophobia as agreed by the APPG for British Muslims said, “talking about sex groomers was an example of Islamophobia”. This is categorically untrue and another example of the Tory leader spreading misinformation for her…

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024: Part 2

I have been equally busy in the final half of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) over the last two weeks to make the most of the momentum we have already achieved. IAM is all about celebrating the positive contributions of British Muslims, and raising awareness of the Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate…

The Assisted Dying Bill

Many constituents have written to me to share their views on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in recent weeks to share their views. I know this is a deeply personal issue and emotive, so I want to thank everyone who shared their views and experiences with me…

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2024: Part 1

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM). Throughout my time in Parliament, I have campaigned on this issue and marked this period for celebrating the positive contributions of British Muslims, and also raising awareness to the realities of Islamophobia facing them. The IAM campaign was founded by a coalition of Muslim…

My work on British Muslims and Islamophobia: A comprehensive look

Fighting against Islamophobia and supporting opportunities for British Muslims has been as the heart of my political career since I was first elected as a councillor to Manchester City Council in 2000. From my time as a councillor, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Member of European Parliament and now as your…

A Budget that Delivers for Working People

This first Labour Budget has been about fixing the foundations to deliver change. Today marks the first time in UK history where a woman has presented the Budget to the country, and I am proud that this Labour Government has delivered this monumental moment. A serious change was needed after…

Creating closer relationships with Türkiye

Last week, I hosted Turkish delegates to Parliament to discuss the key issues facing our two countries. We held a roundtable discussion with the Turkish ambassador and a cross-party delegation of Turkish MPs from the Human Rights Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. They represented the ruling Justice…

Marking the First Anniversary of the 7th October Attacks

Today marks one year since Hamas’ attack on innocent Israelis which saw over 1,500 Israelis and foreign nationals killed, and the subsequent massacres in Gaza by the Israeli Army. In this time, over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, almost 100,000 have been injured and over 10,000 are missing.…

My Work Campaigning for Clean Air and a Clean Planet

Air pollution is a significant problem in the UK, contributing to tens of thousands of early deaths every year and has serious impacts on people’s lives and communities. Despite air pollution being deemed as the largest environmental public health risk, our emissions are still concerningly too high. In Manchester, over…

First
Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
12
Next
Last