Afzal Khan

Afzal Khan is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme since 2024, having previously represented Manchester Gorton from 2017. Born in Pakistan, he moved to the UK as a child and worked as a police officer, labourer, and bus driver before qualifying as a solicitor. His extensive political career includes serving as the first Muslim Lord Mayor of Manchester and as a Member of the European Parliament for North West England. Throughout his career, he has focused on community relations, anti-racism, and social justice, though he has occasionally faced controversy regarding his social media activity and diplomatic engagements.