Afzal Khan MP
@afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social
MP for Manchester Rusholme | Awarded Labour MP of the Year 2024
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
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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
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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
I'd like to wish everyone in Manchester, Pakistan and beyond a very happy Pakistani Independence Day! 🇵🇰 !جشن آزادی مبارک
August 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'd like to wish everyone in Manchester, Pakistan and beyond a very happy Pakistani Independence Day! 🇵🇰 !جشن آزادی مبارک
It was fantastic to meet with Manchester's Lord Mayor to celebrate the hard work by the Consul Generals of both Pakistan and Türkiye as their diplomatic missions come to an end.
It is great to live and represent a city with so much diversity and I wish them all the best on their future missions!
It is great to live and represent a city with so much diversity and I wish them all the best on their future missions!
August 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It was fantastic to meet with Manchester's Lord Mayor to celebrate the hard work by the Consul Generals of both Pakistan and Türkiye as their diplomatic missions come to an end.
It is great to live and represent a city with so much diversity and I wish them all the best on their future missions!
It is great to live and represent a city with so much diversity and I wish them all the best on their future missions!
To honour South Asian Heritage Month I visited staff at MRI to celebrate this month.
Within South Asian Heritage, we have many different cultures and traditions, but we come together to celebrate our heritage and shared values.
Within South Asian Heritage, we have many different cultures and traditions, but we come together to celebrate our heritage and shared values.
August 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
To honour South Asian Heritage Month I visited staff at MRI to celebrate this month.
Within South Asian Heritage, we have many different cultures and traditions, but we come together to celebrate our heritage and shared values.
Within South Asian Heritage, we have many different cultures and traditions, but we come together to celebrate our heritage and shared values.
If you travel with a TfGM-issued concessionary travel pass, this month you can use it on #BeeNetwork buses before 9.30am as part of a month-long trial.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GDKx7h
Find out more: bit.ly/3GDKx7h
August 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If you travel with a TfGM-issued concessionary travel pass, this month you can use it on #BeeNetwork buses before 9.30am as part of a month-long trial.
Find out more: bit.ly/3GDKx7h
Find out more: bit.ly/3GDKx7h
I joined 220 MPs in signing a cross-party letter urging UK recognition of the State of Palestine ahead of next week’s UN summit.
The horrors we are seeing go beyond comprehension. We must join the majority of the world & give substance to our commitment to a two-state solution.
The horrors we are seeing go beyond comprehension. We must join the majority of the world & give substance to our commitment to a two-state solution.
July 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I joined 220 MPs in signing a cross-party letter urging UK recognition of the State of Palestine ahead of next week’s UN summit.
The horrors we are seeing go beyond comprehension. We must join the majority of the world & give substance to our commitment to a two-state solution.
The horrors we are seeing go beyond comprehension. We must join the majority of the world & give substance to our commitment to a two-state solution.
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🗣️ MP for Manchester Rusholme, @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social, said:
“I am proud to be a Health Equals Parliamentary Champion and I will continue to advocate for better outcomes for those whose lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.”
“I am proud to be a Health Equals Parliamentary Champion and I will continue to advocate for better outcomes for those whose lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.”
July 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🗣️ MP for Manchester Rusholme, @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social, said:
“I am proud to be a Health Equals Parliamentary Champion and I will continue to advocate for better outcomes for those whose lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.”
“I am proud to be a Health Equals Parliamentary Champion and I will continue to advocate for better outcomes for those whose lives are being cut short by up to 16 years.”
Following record levels of Islamophobic attacks, this Labour Government has established a fund to boost victim support and strengthen online & office hate crime reporting nationwide through the British Muslim Trust. 👇
British Muslim Trust appointed as new partner to monitor and tackle anti-Muslim hatred
The Combatting Hate Against Muslims Fund was established this year to tackle the record levels of anti-Muslim hate.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Following record levels of Islamophobic attacks, this Labour Government has established a fund to boost victim support and strengthen online & office hate crime reporting nationwide through the British Muslim Trust. 👇
I commemorated 30 years since the Srebrenica Genocide.
We remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys who were systematically murdered and buried in mass graves during the Bosnian war.
We must stand firm in our commitment to never forget the victims of these atrocities.
We remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys who were systematically murdered and buried in mass graves during the Bosnian war.
We must stand firm in our commitment to never forget the victims of these atrocities.
July 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I commemorated 30 years since the Srebrenica Genocide.
We remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys who were systematically murdered and buried in mass graves during the Bosnian war.
We must stand firm in our commitment to never forget the victims of these atrocities.
We remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys who were systematically murdered and buried in mass graves during the Bosnian war.
We must stand firm in our commitment to never forget the victims of these atrocities.
Great news that Pakistan Airlines has been removed from the UK Air Safety List, allowing it to apply to resume flights between the two countries.
Many constituents had expressed concerns regarding the ban, and I am glad to have campaigned for this issue.
Many constituents had expressed concerns regarding the ban, and I am glad to have campaigned for this issue.
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Great news that Pakistan Airlines has been removed from the UK Air Safety List, allowing it to apply to resume flights between the two countries.
Many constituents had expressed concerns regarding the ban, and I am glad to have campaigned for this issue.
Many constituents had expressed concerns regarding the ban, and I am glad to have campaigned for this issue.