Speeches by Khan.
Every Hansard contribution by Afzal Khan this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 1–20 of 92 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | State of Climate and Nature “This weekend, I joined constituents in Hulme for a screening of the “People’s Emergency Briefing” on the threats to British life from ongoing damage to nature and our climate. My constituents want to ensure that everyone across the country is properly informed about the causes and impact of climate change, so will the …” environmentagricultureenergy | 68 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Justice Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 522) “Will the independent immigration appeals authority established by the Bill be sufficiently effective and independent to meet the requirements of article 13 of the European convention on human rights, the right to an effective remedy?” | 35 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Justice Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 522) “I am also a former solicitor, but I do not practise. I am a member of the GMB and Unison unions.” | 21 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Topical Questions “The International Court of Justice directed third states not to enter into trade dealings with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories two years ago, but the Government have still not responded to that—why? Does the Secretary of State recognise the UK’s obligations to the ICJ, and will it comply?” defenceimmigrationeconomy-jobs | 49 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Myanmar: Human Rights “The genocide against the Rohingya Muslims, which has been ongoing for almost a decade, is one of the most horrifying examples of Islamophobia. Does the right hon. Member agree that the UK should join the EU and the USA in imposing sanctions on the military-controlled Myanmar oil and gas enterprises, which is a major so…” defenceculture-community | 60 |
| 10 Jun 2026 intervention | Myanmar: Human Rights “The genocide against the Rohingya Muslims, which has been ongoing for almost a decade, is one of the most horrifying examples of Islamophobia. Does the right hon. Member agree that the UK should join the EU and the USA in imposing sanctions on the military-controlled Myanmar oil and gas enterprises, which is a major so…” defenceculture-community | 60 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Youth Mental Health Support “In Greater Manchester, we have the BeeWell programme, which tracks young people’s wellbeing and is critical in helping local areas identify needs, and designs more targeted, preventive approaches. More young people are now reporting good levels of wellbeing through this programme, so does my hon. Friend agree that we n…” healtheducationsocial-care | 69 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Muslims: NHS “The Health Secretary has long campaigned on tackling anti-Muslim hostility, and I know that we are both proud that this Government have adopted a working definition of it. According to the Muslim Doctors Association, almost 40% of Muslim healthcare professionals have been verbally abused by colleagues about their faith…” healthculture-community | 89 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Muslims: NHS “8. What discussions he has had with regulators on tackling anti-Muslim hostility in the NHS.” healthculture-community | 15 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Middle East “Let me thank the Prime Minister for his statesmanship. This weekend saw the Pakistani Government step up and take global leadership by expertly hosting and mediating negotiations between Iran and America. The whole world is indebted to the noble efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and G…” defenceenergycost-of-living | 93 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Immigration Reforms “On the question of being on the right side, I say to the hon. Member that the Manchester Refugee Support Network, through its specialist services, helped almost 3,000 people last year to find stability, security and belonging in our community. It requires £60,000 per year to operate, but its funding runs out in August …” immigrationsocial-careeconomy-jobs | 76 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Children in Poverty “2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce inequalities experienced by children in poverty.” cost-of-livingsocial-careeducation | 18 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Children in Poverty “In families with disabled children, 25% of those children are living in deep material poverty. The recent uprating of universal credit will be a great help for children growing up in such households, but equipment costs and other expenses, such as specialist childcare, remain significant pressures. Will the Minister se…” cost-of-livingsocial-careeducation | 73 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia “I rise to present this petition on marking the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia. In 2025, 45% of religious hate crimes committed in the UK were directed towards Muslims, a 92% increase since 2023. At a time where anti-Muslim hostility is on the rise online, in the media, on our streets and in our politics, t…” crimeculture-communityimmigration | 319 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Social Cohesion Action Plan “The publication of the definition of anti-Muslim hostility has been almost a decade in the making. I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for Faith for their determination to define the hate and prejudices that Muslims face. As the Secretary of State knows, the definition must command the confidence of the Mus…” crimeculture-communityimmigration | 100 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Immigration Policy “The Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile has found that restrictive policies have had an insignificant effect on the number of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in Denmark. Instead, the discrimination and constant uncertainty make it harder for young refugees to learn, build relationships or plan for their fu…” immigration | 72 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Consumer Energy Bills: Government Support “Over 6,000 households in my constituency are living in fuel poverty. The warm homes plan will deliver targeted support for those living in fuel-poor households and provide them with the means to upgrade their homes with insulation, solar panels and heat pumps. Does the hon. Member agree that we should prioritise measur…” energycost-of-livinghousing | 66 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Police Reform White Paper “As a former police officer, I welcome the Home Secretary’s statement. Under its current chief constable, Greater Manchester police has seen a resurgence and has become a highly performing police force that serves a growing and economically successful city region. That is in part because of a highly effective working pa…” crimelocal-governmenteconomy-jobs | 81 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Sale of Fireworks “Given so many people write to us about this issue, it is clear that we all feel the impact. On new year’s eve, my constituent Kim reported that fireworks went on in Whalley Range until 4.30 am. The noise was so loud and persistent that it set off their house alarm. Does the hon. Member agree that the use of fireworks i…” crimeculture-communityhealth | 79 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Airport Drop-off Charges “My hon. Friend makes an excellent point about fairness. I am concerned about these charges, because someone I know took one minute extra while trying to get out of the airport, and he was lumbered with a £60 fine. That is not fair.” transportcost-of-livinglocal-government | 43 |