Afzal Khan (British politician)
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Afzal Khan CBE MP |
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| Shadow Immigration Minister | |
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Assumed office 7 July 2017 |
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| Leader | Jeremy Corbyn |
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Member of Parliament for Manchester Gorton |
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Assumed office 9 June 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Gerald Kaufman |
| Majority | 31,730 (69%) |
| Member of the European Parliament for North West England |
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In office 13 June 2014 – 8 June 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Brian Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Wajid Khan |
| Lord Mayor of Manchester | |
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In office 2005–2006 |
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| Preceded by | Tom O'Callaghan |
| Succeeded by | James Ashley |
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5 April 1958 Jhelum, Pakistan |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party |
 UKLabour Party (Co-op)  EUProgressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | afzalkhan |
Mohammed Afzal Khan CBE MP (Urdu: محمد افضل خان; born 5 April 1958) is a British Labour politician who serves as a member of parliament for the Manchester Gorton constituency, after his election on 8 June 2017. He was formerly Lord Mayor of Manchester for 2005–2006, and a Member of the European Parliament representing North West England from 2014–2017.
Khan was born in Pakistan and came to the UK aged 11. After leaving school without qualifications, he had a number of jobs – including as a Greater Manchester Police constable– before returning to education and qualifying as a solicitor: he is now a partner of solicitors Mellor & Jackson in Oldham.
Khan was first elected a Councillor in 2000 being re-elected in 2004, 2007 and 2011, representing Cheetham Ward and also served as Executive Member for Children's Services. Khan was the youngest, first British Pakistani and Muslim, Lord Mayor of Manchester for 2005–2006. He has also served as Assistant Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain and is currently its North West representative.
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