Manchester Rusholme / data
Afzal Khan · Labour Party · sitting since 08 Jun 2017 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
3243days
from 08 Jun 2017
Divisions
408
of 504 possible
Attendance
81%
96 absent / paired
Whip alignment
99%
vs party majority
Speeches
56
44 debates
Written Qs
375
357 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£248k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 194 claims
Interests
6
3 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 81 | |
| Economy | 76 | |
| Crime & Policing | 43 | |
| Employment | 40 | |
| Education | 29 | |
| Housing | 24 | |
| Pensions | 21 | |
| Defence and Foreign Affairs | 20 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 11 | 2,742 |
| Housing | 4 | 2,202 |
| Environment | 2 | 2,104 |
| Social Care | 12 | 981 |
| Culture Community | 9 | 956 |
| Crime | 7 | 864 |
| Immigration | 9 | 846 |
| Local Government | 8 | 818 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under th… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third ReadingMPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dyin… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily st… | Free vote | No |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Muslims: NHS 8. What discussions he has had with regulators on tackling anti-Muslim hostility in the NHS. HealthCulture Community | 15 |
| 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. Accordin… HealthCulture Community | 89 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Middle EastLet 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 b… DefenceEnergyCost Of Living | 93 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Immigration ReformsOn 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 y… ImmigrationSocial CareEconomy Jobs | 76 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Children in Poverty2. 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 PovertyIn 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 … Cost Of LivingSocial CareEducation | 73 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | UN International Day to Combat IslamophobiaI 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,… CrimeCulture CommunityImmigration | 319 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Immigration PolicyThe 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 Denmar… Immigration | 72 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Social Cohesion Action PlanThe 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… CrimeCulture CommunityImmigration | 100 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Consumer Energy Bills: Government SupportOver 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 wit… EnergyCost Of LivingHousing | 66 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Police Reform White PaperAs 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 per… CrimeLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 81 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Sale of FireworksGiven 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 u… CrimeCulture CommunityHealth | 79 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Airport Drop-off ChargesMy 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… TransportCost Of LivingLocal Government | 43 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Universities: Statutory Duty of CareSome 72% of students report that their mental health has suffered as a result of the cost of living crisis. One in five have considered dropping out because they simply cannot affo… EducationHealth | 57 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank my hon. Friend for securing this very important debate. I must say that I love Manchester airport, but not these charges. A constituent of mine, who is an Uber driver, make… TransportCost Of LivingLocal Government | 111 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 69 | 18.4% |
| Department for Education | 57 | 15.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 37 | 9.9% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 35 | 9.3% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 28 | 7.5% |
| Home Office | 26 | 6.9% |
| Treasury | 21 | 5.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 19 | 5.1% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with a) her European counterparts and b) the Israeli Foreign Minister on the treatment of Palestinians in prison in Israel. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the level of ammonia pollution from poultry farming. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities with the provision of Education Otherwise Than At School. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of child mortality rates among children living in temporary accommodation in England in each of the last five years; and what steps his… | Answered |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to bring public awareness to the role Art Psychotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals have across the health and care system. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing parity of pay between teachers in further education colleges and sixth forms. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring independent safety assessments before AI systems with dangerous offensive capabilities are developed. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to help ensure representation from Allied Health Professions in the Department for Health and Social Care structure that will replace NHS England. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity pathways with tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessness. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Home Office | To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent meetings she has had with Syrian representative and diaspora groups about changes to the asylum and immigration process. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help promote the role of art psychotherapists in addressing issues related to mental health and wellbeing. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Association of Colleges on pay increases for further education staff. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that art psychotherapy and other Allied Health Professions are recognised as a delivery partner for the 10-year Health Plan for England . | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK's preparedness for AI-enabled cyber threats. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her department is taking to support autistic students with Pathological Demand Avoidance in mainstream school settings. | Pending |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 128 | 19,078 | 7.7% |
| Staffing | 26 | 194,046 | 78.4% |
| Accommodation | 23 | 25,842 | 10.4% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 5,756 | 2.3% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 2,615 | 1.1% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 181 | 0.1% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 4,600 |
| Service charge & ground Rent | Office Costs | 5 | 3,250 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 27 | 1,957 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 43 | 1,912 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 3 | 1,710 |
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 3 | 1,133 |
| Utilities | Accommodation | 20 | 1,011 |
| Volunteer - agreed arrangement costs | Staffing | 22 | 764 |
| Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | Office Costs | 1 | 700 |
| Equipment - hire | Office Costs | 3 | 697 |
| Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | Office Costs | 13 | 417 |
| Mobile telephone - contract & usage | Office Costs | 12 | 334 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | Staffing Volunteer - agreed arrangement costs | Subsistence | 29 | Paid |
| 22 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ZOOM.COM 888-799-9666 [200011725-5906] | 156 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 225 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 52 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Staffing Volunteer - agreed arrangement costs | Subsistence | 27 | Paid |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | WWW.AMAZON. [***] [200011725-4455] | 42 | Paid |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 36 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Service charge & ground Rent | Constituency Office Service Charges | 788 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | Buffer | 48 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 35 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | Emerge | 30 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - contract & usage | EE contract | 28 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Alexican | 24 | Paid |
| 08 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | DROPBOX [200011725-6145] | 10 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 450 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Staffing Volunteer - agreed arrangement costs | Subsistence | 45 | Paid |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 458 | Paid |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Staffing Volunteer - agreed arrangement costs | Subsistence | 44 | Paid |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 50 | Paid |
| 09 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 43 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources1 entry
10 Mar 2026
Name of donor: British recorded music industry Ltd
Address of donor: Unit 4/4A, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to the Brit Awards in a suite. This included seats to the show, food and drink provided and access to the after show event, value £3,432
Date received: 28 February 2026
Date accepted: 28 February 2026
Donor status: company, registration 01132389
(Registered 9 March 2026)
4. Visits outside the UK4 entries
10 Mar 2026
Name of donor: Uğur Ibrahim Altay Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality
Address of donor: Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Ayanbey, Konya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hst. Acil Servisi, 42090 Meram/Konya, Turkiye
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£856.27), accommodation (£203.82), subsistence (£101) and internal travel (£40), value £1,201.09
Destination of visit: Turkey
Dates of visit: 15 February 2026 to 17 February 2026
Purpose of visit: To deliver a lecture at Necmettin Erbakan University
(Registered 6 March 2026)
06 Jan 2026
Name of donor: Uğur Ibrahim Altay Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality
Address of donor: Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Ayanbey, Konya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hst. Acil Servisi, 42090 Meram/Konya, Turkiye
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£865.35), accommodation (£280.56), subsistence (£70) and internal travel (£30), value £1,245.91
Destination of visit: Turkey (Konya)
Dates of visit: 15 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
Purpose of visit: To attend a conference at the invitation of the Mayor of Konya.
(Registered 2 January 2026)
02 Dec 2025
Name of donor: The Concordia Forum
Address of donor: 254 Chapman Road, Ste 208 8331, Newark, DE 19702
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£144.43 and £222.01), accommodation (£203), ground transport (£44.40) and delegate package (£1908.19), value £2,522.03
Destination of visit: Italy
Dates of visit: 5 November 2025 to 9 November 2025
Purpose of visit: Attended the Concordia Forum
(Registered 25 November 2025)
02 Dec 2025
Name of donor: Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahrain
Address of donor: Diplomat Commercial Office Tower, 1722, Manama, Bahrain
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£1,315), accommodation (£1,150) and meals (£50), value £2,515
Destination of visit: Bahrain
Dates of visit: 30 October 2025 to 3 November 2025
Purpose of visit: Invited to the Manama Dialogue.
(Registered 24 November 2025)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year1 entry
18 Apr 2024
Type of land/property: Business property (Dental surgery , used by a family member)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Manchester
(Registered 5 July 2017)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 6 wards, 6 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardwick | Abdigafar Mohamed Muse | Labour Party | 1,947 | 02 May 2024 |
| Fallowfield | Ghazala Sadiq | Labour Party | 1,136 | 02 May 2024 |
| Hulme | Lee Glover | Labour Party | 1,845 | 02 May 2024 |
| Moss Side | Esha Mumtaz | Labour Party | 1,763 | 02 May 2024 |
| Rusholme | Jill Lovecy | Labour Party | 1,608 | 02 May 2024 |
| Whalley Range | Muqaddasah Bano | Labour Party | 2,084 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 108,164 | Electorate 72,608 (2024) |
| Median age | 25 | years |
| Degree-educated | 37.2% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 40.6% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 26.3% | households |
| Private-rented | 40.8% | households |
| Social-rented | 32.6% | households |
| Employment rate | 45.1% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.