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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

Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

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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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Parliamentary service

Birmingham 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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