Afzal Khan MP
@afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social
MP for Manchester Rusholme | Awarded Labour MP of the Year 2024
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Delighted to join @heidialexander.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social & GM leaders for the signing of the concordat between the Government & GM on the huge commitment to NPR, including work on a through, underground station at Piccadilly.
It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.
It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.
January 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Delighted to join @heidialexander.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social & GM leaders for the signing of the concordat between the Government & GM on the huge commitment to NPR, including work on a through, underground station at Piccadilly.
It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.
It will be a game-changer for connectivity in the North.
Reform’s Laila Cunningham is stoking hatred by saying women in burkas have something to hide.
This is yet more dangerous rhetoric from Reform. We’re better than this and she knows it.
Maybe she's just projecting? Given her boss hid his extra earnings – it’s no wonder she’s so quick to distrust.
This is yet more dangerous rhetoric from Reform. We’re better than this and she knows it.
Maybe she's just projecting? Given her boss hid his extra earnings – it’s no wonder she’s so quick to distrust.
January 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Reform’s Laila Cunningham is stoking hatred by saying women in burkas have something to hide.
This is yet more dangerous rhetoric from Reform. We’re better than this and she knows it.
Maybe she's just projecting? Given her boss hid his extra earnings – it’s no wonder she’s so quick to distrust.
This is yet more dangerous rhetoric from Reform. We’re better than this and she knows it.
Maybe she's just projecting? Given her boss hid his extra earnings – it’s no wonder she’s so quick to distrust.
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Labour is investing £1.5 billion into our arts, museums, libraries & heritage sites over the next 5 years:
💷£760m – museums
🎭£425m – arts venues
🏛️£230m – heritage buildings
📚£27.5m – libraries
✅ Protecting venues
✅ Securing jobs
✅ Making culture accessible to everyone
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💷£760m – museums
🎭£425m – arts venues
🏛️£230m – heritage buildings
📚£27.5m – libraries
✅ Protecting venues
✅ Securing jobs
✅ Making culture accessible to everyone
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride
£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Labour is investing £1.5 billion into our arts, museums, libraries & heritage sites over the next 5 years:
💷£760m – museums
🎭£425m – arts venues
🏛️£230m – heritage buildings
📚£27.5m – libraries
✅ Protecting venues
✅ Securing jobs
✅ Making culture accessible to everyone
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💷£760m – museums
🎭£425m – arts venues
🏛️£230m – heritage buildings
📚£27.5m – libraries
✅ Protecting venues
✅ Securing jobs
✅ Making culture accessible to everyone
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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It's #CleanAirNight. Can you rethink burning, tonight and beyond?
Wood burning creates tiny particles of pollution (including soot and carbon) that lodge deep in our bodies and make us sick. This doesn't just affect the household burning, but their neighbours, too.
Wood burning creates tiny particles of pollution (including soot and carbon) that lodge deep in our bodies and make us sick. This doesn't just affect the household burning, but their neighbours, too.
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 AM
It's #CleanAirNight. Can you rethink burning, tonight and beyond?
Wood burning creates tiny particles of pollution (including soot and carbon) that lodge deep in our bodies and make us sick. This doesn't just affect the household burning, but their neighbours, too.
Wood burning creates tiny particles of pollution (including soot and carbon) that lodge deep in our bodies and make us sick. This doesn't just affect the household burning, but their neighbours, too.
Today Labour is pushing forward and bringing your energy bills down with our Warm Homes Plan.🏠
Backed by £15 billion in investment - we are tackling fuel poverty by changing our energy system to provide you with clean, green, affordable energy.💡 🌳
Backed by £15 billion in investment - we are tackling fuel poverty by changing our energy system to provide you with clean, green, affordable energy.💡 🌳
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Today Labour is pushing forward and bringing your energy bills down with our Warm Homes Plan.🏠
Backed by £15 billion in investment - we are tackling fuel poverty by changing our energy system to provide you with clean, green, affordable energy.💡 🌳
Backed by £15 billion in investment - we are tackling fuel poverty by changing our energy system to provide you with clean, green, affordable energy.💡 🌳
Under the Tories, water companies waited until our pipes and pumps burst before they bothered to fix them - and they let them get away with it.
Labour is stopping this for good - preventing you from suffering water shortages and coming down hard on companies that have failed us for too long.
Labour is stopping this for good - preventing you from suffering water shortages and coming down hard on companies that have failed us for too long.
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Under the Tories, water companies waited until our pipes and pumps burst before they bothered to fix them - and they let them get away with it.
Labour is stopping this for good - preventing you from suffering water shortages and coming down hard on companies that have failed us for too long.
Labour is stopping this for good - preventing you from suffering water shortages and coming down hard on companies that have failed us for too long.
Greater Manchester Police has consistently met government targets on hiring - keeping our community safe. 🌇 👮
But it faces significant funding issues which need resolving.
I've raised GMP funding with the Home Secretary. Adequate funding is needed to allow our Force to do their vital work.
But it faces significant funding issues which need resolving.
I've raised GMP funding with the Home Secretary. Adequate funding is needed to allow our Force to do their vital work.
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Greater Manchester Police has consistently met government targets on hiring - keeping our community safe. 🌇 👮
But it faces significant funding issues which need resolving.
I've raised GMP funding with the Home Secretary. Adequate funding is needed to allow our Force to do their vital work.
But it faces significant funding issues which need resolving.
I've raised GMP funding with the Home Secretary. Adequate funding is needed to allow our Force to do their vital work.
The Israeli government is threatening to prevent international non-governmental organisations from providing life saving services across Palestine.
I am working with MPs to make sure the Foreign Secretary applies pressure on the Israeli Government to allow full access to live-saving treatment.
I am working with MPs to make sure the Foreign Secretary applies pressure on the Israeli Government to allow full access to live-saving treatment.
January 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The Israeli government is threatening to prevent international non-governmental organisations from providing life saving services across Palestine.
I am working with MPs to make sure the Foreign Secretary applies pressure on the Israeli Government to allow full access to live-saving treatment.
I am working with MPs to make sure the Foreign Secretary applies pressure on the Israeli Government to allow full access to live-saving treatment.
X's Grok has been used to spread disgusting illegal sexualised images, as well as to spread vile Islamophobic disinformation.
I'm calling for Ofcom to investigate the use of Grok for illegal and dangerous activities, and I support any action taken against X to stop it.
I'm calling for Ofcom to investigate the use of Grok for illegal and dangerous activities, and I support any action taken against X to stop it.
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
X's Grok has been used to spread disgusting illegal sexualised images, as well as to spread vile Islamophobic disinformation.
I'm calling for Ofcom to investigate the use of Grok for illegal and dangerous activities, and I support any action taken against X to stop it.
I'm calling for Ofcom to investigate the use of Grok for illegal and dangerous activities, and I support any action taken against X to stop it.
I’ve written to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month in November and take urgent action to tackle rising anti-Muslim hate by adopting the definition presented to them this week promptly.
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I’ve written to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month in November and take urgent action to tackle rising anti-Muslim hate by adopting the definition presented to them this week promptly.
My statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Deal👇
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
My statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Deal👇
I shared my deep condolences today to the victims families & the community
This vile act of terror on Yom Kippur is felt across the country
I stand with the Jewish community. We must continue to come together during these difficult times. Antisemitism and bigotry will never win in Manchester
This vile act of terror on Yom Kippur is felt across the country
I stand with the Jewish community. We must continue to come together during these difficult times. Antisemitism and bigotry will never win in Manchester
October 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I shared my deep condolences today to the victims families & the community
This vile act of terror on Yom Kippur is felt across the country
I stand with the Jewish community. We must continue to come together during these difficult times. Antisemitism and bigotry will never win in Manchester
This vile act of terror on Yom Kippur is felt across the country
I stand with the Jewish community. We must continue to come together during these difficult times. Antisemitism and bigotry will never win in Manchester
Horrifying news out of Crumpsall this morning following a major incident. I want to thank the police for swift action.
Praying for the whole community on this holy day.
Violence is never the answer and Manchester must stand together against these actions.
Praying for the whole community on this holy day.
Violence is never the answer and Manchester must stand together against these actions.
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Horrifying news out of Crumpsall this morning following a major incident. I want to thank the police for swift action.
Praying for the whole community on this holy day.
Violence is never the answer and Manchester must stand together against these actions.
Praying for the whole community on this holy day.
Violence is never the answer and Manchester must stand together against these actions.
This week marked National Fitness Day so it was great to join Councillors and UK Active at Moss Side Leisure Centre.
Physical activity is essential for our physical, mental, and social well-being. Join a local leisure centre, gym, sports club, or even get out for a walk to support your own health.
Physical activity is essential for our physical, mental, and social well-being. Join a local leisure centre, gym, sports club, or even get out for a walk to support your own health.
September 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week marked National Fitness Day so it was great to join Councillors and UK Active at Moss Side Leisure Centre.
Physical activity is essential for our physical, mental, and social well-being. Join a local leisure centre, gym, sports club, or even get out for a walk to support your own health.
Physical activity is essential for our physical, mental, and social well-being. Join a local leisure centre, gym, sports club, or even get out for a walk to support your own health.
President Trump’s Islamophobic language towards Mayor Sadiq Khan is unacceptable.
The UK must stand together to fight back on xenophobia and racism - it is not welcome here and we will not be divided.
The UK must stand together to fight back on xenophobia and racism - it is not welcome here and we will not be divided.
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
President Trump’s Islamophobic language towards Mayor Sadiq Khan is unacceptable.
The UK must stand together to fight back on xenophobia and racism - it is not welcome here and we will not be divided.
The UK must stand together to fight back on xenophobia and racism - it is not welcome here and we will not be divided.
Incredible to attend the first flag raising at the Palestinian Embassy as the UK formally recognised the State of Palestine.
I have campaigned on recognition for decades, but we cannot stop here. I will continue to press the Government to secure a ceasefire and a lasting two-state solution.
I have campaigned on recognition for decades, but we cannot stop here. I will continue to press the Government to secure a ceasefire and a lasting two-state solution.
September 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Incredible to attend the first flag raising at the Palestinian Embassy as the UK formally recognised the State of Palestine.
I have campaigned on recognition for decades, but we cannot stop here. I will continue to press the Government to secure a ceasefire and a lasting two-state solution.
I have campaigned on recognition for decades, but we cannot stop here. I will continue to press the Government to secure a ceasefire and a lasting two-state solution.
The UK has recognised the state of Palestine. But, recognition without action is meaningless.
Recognition must now be accompanied by:
- release of all hostages
- an immediate ceasefire
- unrestricted humanitarian aid
- a halt to settlement expansion
- full accountability for all war crimes
Recognition must now be accompanied by:
- release of all hostages
- an immediate ceasefire
- unrestricted humanitarian aid
- a halt to settlement expansion
- full accountability for all war crimes
September 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The UK has recognised the state of Palestine. But, recognition without action is meaningless.
Recognition must now be accompanied by:
- release of all hostages
- an immediate ceasefire
- unrestricted humanitarian aid
- a halt to settlement expansion
- full accountability for all war crimes
Recognition must now be accompanied by:
- release of all hostages
- an immediate ceasefire
- unrestricted humanitarian aid
- a halt to settlement expansion
- full accountability for all war crimes
The UK must recognise the state of Palestine - it is overdue.
Read my full thoughts in the London Daily: buff.ly/lIWohpi
Read my full thoughts in the London Daily: buff.ly/lIWohpi
PALESTINE STATEHOOD: A test of Britain’s principles – London Daily Digital
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September 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The UK must recognise the state of Palestine - it is overdue.
Read my full thoughts in the London Daily: buff.ly/lIWohpi
Read my full thoughts in the London Daily: buff.ly/lIWohpi
Only 30% of autistic people are in employment, compared to 82% of neurotypical, non-disabled people.
We must take urgent action to ensure autistic people have fair access to the labour market, including an awareness campaign with employers. Listen to my full intervention 👇
We must take urgent action to ensure autistic people have fair access to the labour market, including an awareness campaign with employers. Listen to my full intervention 👇
September 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Only 30% of autistic people are in employment, compared to 82% of neurotypical, non-disabled people.
We must take urgent action to ensure autistic people have fair access to the labour market, including an awareness campaign with employers. Listen to my full intervention 👇
We must take urgent action to ensure autistic people have fair access to the labour market, including an awareness campaign with employers. Listen to my full intervention 👇
Qatar is a UK ally and a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks.
The UK must draw a line in the sand and call out this Israeli Government for what it is - a danger to peace in the Middle East. Here's my question to the Middle East Minister.
The UK must draw a line in the sand and call out this Israeli Government for what it is - a danger to peace in the Middle East. Here's my question to the Middle East Minister.
September 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Qatar is a UK ally and a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks.
The UK must draw a line in the sand and call out this Israeli Government for what it is - a danger to peace in the Middle East. Here's my question to the Middle East Minister.
The UK must draw a line in the sand and call out this Israeli Government for what it is - a danger to peace in the Middle East. Here's my question to the Middle East Minister.
I have written to the Prime Minister to express my concerns regarding the Israeli President’s visit to the UK. 👇
The UK has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure we are not complicit in legitimising those accused of international crimes.
The UK has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure we are not complicit in legitimising those accused of international crimes.
September 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I have written to the Prime Minister to express my concerns regarding the Israeli President’s visit to the UK. 👇
The UK has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure we are not complicit in legitimising those accused of international crimes.
The UK has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure we are not complicit in legitimising those accused of international crimes.
My response to the unacceptable attack on Qatar by Israeli authorities.
September 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My response to the unacceptable attack on Qatar by Israeli authorities.
Cars parked on the pavement can be frustrating and dangerous.
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
August 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Cars parked on the pavement can be frustrating and dangerous.
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
Constituents in Hulme 🚨
I am happy to host a Hulme coffee morning on Saturday, 6 September from 11am - 12pm.
Whether you need help with an issue or want to talk about policy, register to attend using the link below
Pre-registration is required
buff.ly/JazvKNg
I am happy to host a Hulme coffee morning on Saturday, 6 September from 11am - 12pm.
Whether you need help with an issue or want to talk about policy, register to attend using the link below
Pre-registration is required
buff.ly/JazvKNg
August 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Constituents in Hulme 🚨
I am happy to host a Hulme coffee morning on Saturday, 6 September from 11am - 12pm.
Whether you need help with an issue or want to talk about policy, register to attend using the link below
Pre-registration is required
buff.ly/JazvKNg
I am happy to host a Hulme coffee morning on Saturday, 6 September from 11am - 12pm.
Whether you need help with an issue or want to talk about policy, register to attend using the link below
Pre-registration is required
buff.ly/JazvKNg
The right-wing Israeli Government must immediately stop its attacks on Palestine. Innocent children are suffering at the highest rate.
I signed a letter with 96 cross-party MPs to urge the Government to do more to help those with the most need in Gaza.
Listen to the full interview 👇
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I signed a letter with 96 cross-party MPs to urge the Government to do more to help those with the most need in Gaza.
Listen to the full interview 👇
buff.ly/74VyMt4
August 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The right-wing Israeli Government must immediately stop its attacks on Palestine. Innocent children are suffering at the highest rate.
I signed a letter with 96 cross-party MPs to urge the Government to do more to help those with the most need in Gaza.
Listen to the full interview 👇
buff.ly/74VyMt4
I signed a letter with 96 cross-party MPs to urge the Government to do more to help those with the most need in Gaza.
Listen to the full interview 👇
buff.ly/74VyMt4