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Ayoub Khan sits as an independent MP in the House of Commons for Birmingham Perry Barr. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
BIOGRAPHY · EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
Ayoub Khan grew up in Aston, Birmingham, in a large working-class family. He trained as a barrister after earlier involvement in community work and built his professional career representing clients in legal proceedings. Alongside his legal work, he entered local politics and served as a councillor for the Aston ward of Birmingham City Council.
At the 2024 general election, Khan stood as an independent in Birmingham Perry Barr and defeated Labour, winning one of several seats where Gaza and foreign policy featured prominently in the local campaign. Unlike MPs who had progressed through a Westminster party machine, he entered Parliament as an established local politician and legal professional without a party whip.
He has continued to sit as an independent and has raised local service provision and international issues in Parliament. Khan has emphasised the importance of representation outside traditional party structures and remains associated with Aston, the area where he grew up. His combination of professional advocacy in the courts and local electoral experience preceded his unexpected parliamentary victory.
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The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 4 July 2024.
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Khan asked when transport funding decisions would be taken. Ministers described normal business planning and spending reviews, alongside consultation on changes to road investment.
Read original source →Khan asked about extending permitted religious slaughter rites to include Jhatka methods. Defra referred him to an earlier answer rather than announcing a regulatory change.
Read original source →Khan asked about Eman el-Shazly’s detention. Ministers described representations to Egyptian authorities, requests for consular access and continued engagement on treatment and due process.
Read original source →Khan asked about updates for businesses trading with Israel and occupied Palestinian territory. Ministers said guidance was reviewed routinely and detailed advice would accompany future legislation.
Read original source →Khan asked about settlement related activities. Ministers said UK Export Finance did not support transactions involving illegal Israeli settlements and limited support to internationally recognised Israeli territory.
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Ayoub Khan is listed by Parliament as a Independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, with the current Commons membership beginning 4 July 2024.
Parliamentary record →The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 507 votes.
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