Uncategorised - Afzal Khan

Why I voted against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

UPDATE – on 16th March I voted against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. However, the Bill passed its second reading with the 359 votes for and 263 against. The Bill now moves to the committee stage where my Labour colleagues and I will do our best to make…

Afzal’s Budget Speech 2021

Yesterday I was able to finally deliver my speech in response to the Chancellor’s Budget statement last week. You can read what I said below, or watch the full clip over on my Facebook page. The Office of Budget Responsibility was unequivocal in its analysis of our financial situation: it was…

Afzal Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in the Constituency

It’s been heartening to see the first vaccination sites opening up across Manchester and I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of those which have opened here in Manchester Gorton. A huge amount of work has gone into this operation and I give my heartfelt thanks to all the front line…

Afzal is elected Vice Chair for the APPG for Ending the Need for Foodbanks

I was pleased to join the newly-constituted APPG for Ending the Need for Foodbanks this month and delighted to be elected as its Vice-Chair. I’d like to thank to the Independent Food Aid Network, Child Poverty Action Group and the Trussell Trust who spoke so powerfully about the need to…

Afzal Khan MP’s 2020 Christmas Card Competition

This year has been difficult for all of us, but particularly for young people. I was therefore delighted to launch my Christmas card competition to give children from primary schools across Manchester Gorton the opportunity to get creative and spread some festive cheer! I received hundreds of wonderful entries which…

Afzal Khan: “We must do our best to ensure schools stay open during this lockdown”

Many parents, teachers and concerned constituents have contacted me in recent days regarding the situation facing schools during this second lockdown. I understand why some are concerned about schools staying open, but it is essential that children do not lose further lose out on time in the classroom and we…

National Lockdown 2

On Monday (2 November 2020), the Prime Minister made a statement in the House of Commons announcing a second national lockdown in England. From midnight on Weds 4th November until Wednesday 2nd December, new restrictions must be followed. These new restrictions mean: You must stay at home, except for specific…

Statement: Black History Month Debate

Today, Labour has secured a debate on Black History Month for the first time in five years. Unfortunately I am unable to speak in this momentous debate due to restrictions on virtual participation, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts here. Black History Month has been celebrated every…

Afzal Encourages BAME People to Sign Up for Vaccine Study Campaign

Manchester MP Afzal Khan is backing an NHS campaign which allows people to receive information on COVID-19 vaccine studies they could take part in, and is encouraging Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) people to join him. The NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry will help recruit thousands of people to…

The Domestic Abuse Bill and Amendments

Content warning: this post contains discussion of: domestic abuse, misogyny, homicide and sexual violence, which some readers may find distressing. If you have been affected by any of these issues and are in need of support, please contact www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk Thank you to everyone who wrote to me about a…