Afzal calls for urgent action on human rights abuses Xinjiang, China Huge numbers of constituents have written to me about the alarming human rights situation in…
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill Several constituents have contacted me about the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill. I very much…
Opinion: Charity can’t be a long term solution to food poverty 24 Aug 2020 This article first appeared in the Manchester Evening News on 23rd August 2020. When lockdown began, like…
The Domestic Abuse Bill and Amendments Content warning: this post contains discussion of: domestic abuse, misogyny, homicide and sexual violence, which…
Afzal appointed Parliamentary Chair of Labour Muslim Network 05 Aug 2020 I am honoured and humbled to be asked to take on the role of Parliamentary…
Kashmir: One Year in Lockdown 05 Aug 2020 Today marks one year since the Indian Government abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status and…
Local coronavirus lockdown for Greater Manchester 03 Aug 2020 Thanks to those constituents who have written to me about the local lockdown that was…
South Asian Heritage Month 30 Jul 2020 Salam, Namaste, Sat Shri Akaal, Kuzu Zangpo La. This South Asian Heritage Month, which runs…
Trade Bill 2019-21: The impact of trade agreements on the NHS Thank you to those who have been in contact with me about trade agreements and…
Unveiling the new Fallowfield Loop Bridge 28 Jul 2020 I was delighted to join the Lord Mayor of Manchester for the (socially distant) opening…