Campaigns and Policy - Afzal Khan

Violence in Israel and Palestine – July 2024 Update

I remain horrified at the intolerable scenes coming out of Gaza since October 2023. The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Israel has imposed a total siege, has targeted schools and refugee camps and is forcing evacuations from hospitals. I have been consistently clear on my firm belief that we need…

Delivering Petitions to Downing Street Calling for Urgent Climate Action

Since my re-election as MP earlier this month, I have been busy supporting environmental organisations, Global Action Plan and Zero Hour, in delivering their petitions to Downing Street. I back calls from both organisations calling on the new Labour Government to take swift action and commit to ambitious targets…

Labour Demonstrating Climate Leadership in just 14 days in Government

The climate crisis is the most significant long-term threat we are facing and will undoubtedly impact our young people’s futures unless we act now. The last Conservative Government consistently failed to prioritise addressing the climate crisis. The Tories simply refused to invest in renewable energy, help working people deal with…

Enact the Decent Homes Standard for Private Renters Now: My Petition to Parliament

This week in Parliament I presented a petition urging the Government to introduce the Decent Homes Standard in the private rented sector across England. The Decent Homes Standard sets minimum standards for the condition of social homes. According to the Standard, a decent home must be in reasonable repair; meet…

Violence in Israel and Palestine – May 2024 Update

Since October, I have been working tirelessly on trying to pressure the Government to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to support calls for an immediate ceasefire. I have included below the specific links to my previous monthly updates which may be helpful: October 2023 update November 2023 update …

The UK Must Take Climate Leadership Now: My Call to the Government

Today in Parliament, I called on the Government to put a halt to the licensing of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea. Rishi Sunak’s reckless plans to greenlight hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea is a deeply dangerous move that will only…

The Government Must Suspend Arms Sales to Israel Immediately

I am horrified by the scenes coming out of Rafah. The Israeli Government’s decision to launch an all-out invasion of Rafah, despite repeated warnings from it’s allies and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is deeply worrying and poses the risk of genocide. Half of all Gaza’s children are currently…

Demanding an Answer: Why Scrap a Successful Air Quality Scheme

Since 1997, the Air Quality Grant Scheme has provided local authorities with vital government funding to enable them to address the serious issue posed by toxic air in their local areas. Manchester has some of the worst levels of air pollution in the UK. This scheme is one of many…

Somalis for Sustainability Launch Event in Parliament

It was an honour to sponsor the launch of Somalis for Sustainability in Parliament, a groundbreaking new initiative with a collective commitment to make a meaningful impact in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come. Somalis for Sustainability was founded in 2023 and has a mission to…

Violence in Israel and Palestine – March 2024 Update

The catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening and I remain greatly concerned by the suffering experienced by the Palestinian people as the brutal war rages on. I have been working tirelessly to make a meaningful difference by advocating for an immediate ceasefire and a long-lasting, peaceful two-state solution in…

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