Labour Party MP for Manchester Rusholme.
Afzal Khan is the Labour MP for Manchester Rusholme, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Khan broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Anti-Muslim hostility in the NHS is severe and under-recognised; called for a rapid dedicated review into Islamophobia affecting both patients and staff.”
“Welcomes government action but highlights that 25% of children in disabled households face deep material poverty and presses for additional measures beyond universal credit upratin…”
“Called for government action to support marking the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 15 March, citing significant rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes and discrimination.”
“Warm homes plan's targeted support for fuel-poor households through insulation, solar panels and heat pumps is the right approach to cut fuel bills long-term.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | Housing | celebratory | “We need a social rent revolution! I went to hear about Manchester Social Housing Commission's report that lays out how we could increase our social housing sto…” |
| 25 May | Culture Community | measured | “The allegations against Channel 4's Married at First Sight are deeply troubling and show that there's been a lack of care toward participants and safeguarding p…” |
| 24 May | Immigration | celebratory | “I have a growing Sudanese population in my constituency which is why I was delighted to meet with Prime Minister Kamil Idris to discuss how I can best support m…” |
Khan holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 72 | 19.1% |
| Department for Education | 59 | 15.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 37 | 9.8% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 35 | 9.3% |
| Home Office | 27 | 7.2% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 26 | 6.9% |
| Treasury | 19 | 5.0% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 19 | 5.0% |
What steps he is taking to reduce the number of emergency diagnoses for leukaemia patients.
It is a priority for the Government to support the National Health Service to diagnose cancer, including blood cancers such leukaemia, as early and quickly as possible to improve outcomes.To tackle late diagnoses leukaemia, the National Hea…read full →
When she expects joint non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education, the Department for Health and Social Care and the NHS on how clinical healthcare is delivered in schools to be published.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking to ensure that people diagnosed with leukaemia have adequate access to haematology specialists.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking to expedite full blood count referrals for patients with suspected leukaemia symptoms.
The National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, sets out a commitment to diagnose cancers earlier and ensure people receive timely, effective treatment. The Government is committed to helping NHS England detect cancers, …read full →
British recorded music industry Ltd 28 February 2026 |
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The Concordia Forum Name of donor: The Concordia Forum
Address of donor: 254 Chapman Road, Ste 208 8331, Newark, DE 19702
Estimate of the probable value (or a… |
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahrain Name of donor: Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahrain
Address of donor: Diplomat Commercial Office Tower, 1722, Manama, Bahrain
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Source · Members API · Last amended 10 Mar 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 194,046 | 78.4% |
| Accommodation | 25,842 | 10.4% |
| Office Costs | 19,078 | 7.7% |
| MP Travel | 5,756 | 2.3% |
| Staff Travel | 2,615 | 1.1% |
| Total · 194 claims | 247,517 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Khan on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Manchester Rusholme | 15,054 | 51.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Manchester, Gorton | 34,583 | 77.6% | Won |
| 2017 | Manchester, Gorton | 35,085 | 76.3% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afzal KhanWON | Lab | 15,054 | 51.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Manchester Rusholme →