HOUSE OF COMMONS · PARLIAMENT DATA
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Birmingham Ladywood. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyBirmingham Ladywood
Current membership from6 May 2010
Parliament member ID3914
Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority3,421
Constituency turnout43.7%
Electorate83,693
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Birmingham Ladywood election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 6 May 2010.
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Parliamentary activity and voting
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UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
Selected recent reporting
15 October 2026 · The Guardian
Mahmood threatens visa restrictions amid dispute with Eritrea
The Home Secretary threatened visa restrictions on Eritrean nationals unless its government cooperated with returns of people whose asylum claims had failed. Eritrea disputed the British account, while refugee advocates warned about the risks of forced returns.
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12 October 2026 · Reuters
Mahmood orders review of protection for prominent political figures
The Home Secretary announced a review of security arrangements for public figures following the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe, according to Reuters.
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12 October 2026 · Reuters
Mahmood announces inquiry into synagogue killings
The Home Secretary announced a public inquiry into the 2025 attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, where two men were killed. Reuters reported that sensitive security evidence would be examined.
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12 October 2026 · ITV News
Mahmood orders independent review of protection for public figures
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced an urgent independent review of security for politicians and members of the royal family. Former national security adviser Stephen Lovegrove will examine existing provision and gaps in protection.
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27 September 2026 · The Guardian
Mahmood announces new refugee resettlement routes
Shabana Mahmood set out plans for legal resettlement pathways prioritising vulnerable Afghan women and girls and Palestinians, alongside the government's wider efforts to change asylum and settlement rules.
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RECENT COVERAGE · EXTERNAL HEADLINES
Latest news about Shabana Mahmood
12 October 2026 · The Times
7 October 2026 · The Spectator
7 October 2026 · Yorkshire Post
4 October 2026 · The Times
4 October 2026 · The Guardian
MP in focus
Parliamentary serviceBirmingham Ladywood
Shabana Mahmood is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood, with the current Commons membership beginning 6 May 2010.
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Election informationBirmingham Ladywood
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 3,421 votes.
Constituency election history →
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