Ayoub Khan
Ayoub Khan MP | |
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Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Khalid Mahmood |
Majority | 507 (1.4%) |
Member of Birmingham City Council for Aston | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office May 2022 | |
Preceded by | Muhammad Afzal |
In office July 2005 – May 2012 | |
In office May 2003 – June 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ratta Azad Kashmir Pakistan |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Liberal Democrats (until 2024) |
Alma mater | University of Birmingham University of Central England BPP Law College Bar Vocational Course |
Ayoub Khan is a British Independent politician and a practicing Barrister who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Perry Barr since 2024.[1][2]
Early life and education
Ayoub Khan moved to England from Ratta, Azad Kashmir at six months old. He attended Prince Albert Primary School, Duddeston Manor Secondary School and Josiah Mason College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Integrated Management Systems from the University of Birmingham . He studied Law at the University of Central England and completed his Bar Vocational Training Course at the BPP Law College London and qualified as a Barrister in 2007 after being called to the bar in 2005. He is a member of Lincoln’s Inn [3]
Political career
Khan was first elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor in the Aston ward in Birmingham in 2003. He lost the seat in 2004, but successfully challenged the result through an Election Petition at the High Court which determined that the Labour Party candidates were involved in postal voter scandal. He went on and won the by-election in 2005. He represented the Aston Ward again from 2005 to 2012, and 2022 to 2024.[4] During this time, he ran for other positions for the party, including the UK and European parliaments.[5]
During the 2023 Gaza war, Khan was embroiled in controversy after creating TikTok videos questioning the extent of the 7 October attacks which led to complaints claiming that the posts were offensive.[6][7][8][9] The Liberal Democrat’s conducted an impartial investigation in relation to these posts and dismissed the complaints. Khan stated "at no stage have I considered my material on TikTok offensive. It illustrates doesn’t it how the media can get it wrong".[7][10][11]
Member of Parliament
In May 2024, he resigned from the Liberal Democrats to fight the general election as an independent,[12] saying he had been told to sign up to an agreement by the Party but could not do so without compromising his integrity.[13] He was elected as an independent MP for the Birmingham Perry Barr constituency, with 35.5% of the vote, overturning the Labour incumbent Khalid Mahmood’s 15,000 vote majority to win by 507 votes.[14][15]
Personal life
As of 2024, Khan continues to live in his childhood neighbourhood of Aston with his wife and their six children. He explains that he remains in Aston to serve as a role model for the younger generation. Khan regularly visits local schools to share his success story and encourages young people to prioritise their education.
References
- ^ "Birmingham Perry Barr - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Siddique, Haroon (7 July 2024). "Who are the pro-Gaza independents who unseated Labour MPs?". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Arnot, Chris (8 August 2007). "Can-do councillor". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Councillor Ayoub Khan". birmingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Ayoub Khan for Birmingham Perry Barr in the UK Parliamentary general election".
- ^ Mayor, Rob (27 October 2023). "Birmingham Lib Dem Councillor investigated for Hamas attack comments". BBC News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b Haynes, Jane (6 November 2023). "Tension mounts in Birmingham over Israel-Hamas conflict". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Harpin, Lee (26 October 2023). "Lib Dem councillor questions accounts of Hamas terrorist atrocities". Jewish News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Alan (8 October 2023). "'Progressives' and the Hamas Pogrom: An A-Z Guide". Fathom. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Harpin, Lee. "Lib Dem councillor sparks fury after refusing to address antisemitism concerns". Jewish News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Harpin, Lee (30 October 2023). "Lib Dem councillor denies he agreed to do antisemitism training over Hamas remarks". Jewish News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Haynes, Jane (2024-05-28). "Lib Dem quits party to fight Perry Barr seat as Independent over Gaza". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Rose, David (5 July 2024). "Birmingham Perry Bar election winner questioned Hamas war crimes on October 7". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/07/05/pro-gaza-candidates-capture-seats-from
- ^ Morton, Becky (5 July 2024). "Pro-Gaza candidates squeeze Labour vote in some constituencies". BBC News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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Preceded by Khalid Mahmood | Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr 2024–present | Incumbent |
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