Afzal appointed Parliamentary Chair of Labour Muslim Network
I am honoured and humbled to be asked to take on the role of Parliamentary…
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Kashmir: One Year in Lockdown
Today marks one year since the Indian Government abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status and…
Local coronavirus lockdown for Greater Manchester
Thanks to those constituents who have written to me about the local lockdown that was…
South Asian Heritage Month
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
I was delighted to join the Lord Mayor of Manchester for the (socially distant) opening…
Standing in solidarity with Manchester’s Black community following racist attack
I was horrified to learn of the racist attack on the United Church of God…
Salford Council adopts Islamophobia definition
This week Salford Council successfully passed a motion and adopted the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)…
Mini budget July 2020: We were promised a new deal – all we got was a meal deal
Last week the Chancellor made a statement that was supposed to kick-start the economy. There…
Support for creative industries is vital to the UK economy
I have recently received many messages of concern from constituents about the impact of COVID-19…