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
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
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
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.
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.
This morning, I had the pleasure of hosting Health Equals' annual Parliamentary Reception!
The event was a huge success, showcasing over twenty organisations who are working tirelessly to reduce health inequalities to cross-party Parliamentarians, and the Minister for Public Health and Prevention.
The event was a huge success, showcasing over twenty organisations who are working tirelessly to reduce health inequalities to cross-party Parliamentarians, and the Minister for Public Health and Prevention.
July 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This morning, I had the pleasure of hosting Health Equals' annual Parliamentary Reception!
The event was a huge success, showcasing over twenty organisations who are working tirelessly to reduce health inequalities to cross-party Parliamentarians, and the Minister for Public Health and Prevention.
The event was a huge success, showcasing over twenty organisations who are working tirelessly to reduce health inequalities to cross-party Parliamentarians, and the Minister for Public Health and Prevention.
Heard President Macron speak in Parliament today, and I welcome his call for the recognition of Palestine.
The UK must do the same. Recognition is a vital step towards justice and peace in the region as well as key to affirming our commitment to a two-state solution.
The UK must do the same. Recognition is a vital step towards justice and peace in the region as well as key to affirming our commitment to a two-state solution.
July 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Heard President Macron speak in Parliament today, and I welcome his call for the recognition of Palestine.
The UK must do the same. Recognition is a vital step towards justice and peace in the region as well as key to affirming our commitment to a two-state solution.
The UK must do the same. Recognition is a vital step towards justice and peace in the region as well as key to affirming our commitment to a two-state solution.
Great to speak at the UK & Türkiye - Islamic Finance Forum today with Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek & HM Consul General & Trade Commissioner Kenan Poleo.
The UK is a leading Western hub for this sector - let's strengthen our partnership & unlock new opportunities. 🇬🇧🇹🇷
The UK is a leading Western hub for this sector - let's strengthen our partnership & unlock new opportunities. 🇬🇧🇹🇷
July 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Great to speak at the UK & Türkiye - Islamic Finance Forum today with Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek & HM Consul General & Trade Commissioner Kenan Poleo.
The UK is a leading Western hub for this sector - let's strengthen our partnership & unlock new opportunities. 🇬🇧🇹🇷
The UK is a leading Western hub for this sector - let's strengthen our partnership & unlock new opportunities. 🇬🇧🇹🇷
Today marks 20 years since the heartless attack in London.
Hatred of any kind is not welcome and we must stand together against it.
Read my full statement 👇
Hatred of any kind is not welcome and we must stand together against it.
Read my full statement 👇
July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today marks 20 years since the heartless attack in London.
Hatred of any kind is not welcome and we must stand together against it.
Read my full statement 👇
Hatred of any kind is not welcome and we must stand together against it.
Read my full statement 👇
