Why Labour Party MP Afzal Khan resigned from frontbench over Gaza

The UK Gaza position seen as favouring Israel continues to divide the British parliament despite overwhelming public opinion support for Palestinian rights. In this exclusive interview, Labour MP Afzal Khan tells The New Arab why he took a stand and resigned from the Shadow Cabinet over the Gaza ceasefire vote. Facing party pressure, he chose to listen to his constituents' pleas and his own convictions, joining 55 other rebels in supporting a call for peace. Now, on the backbench, Khan discusses the urgent need for justice in Gaza, emphasizing the denial of fairness to the Palestinian people. He also shared his journey from a humble upbringing to becoming Manchester's first Muslim lord mayor and how his core values drive him to champion Palestinian rights and global issues like poverty. Khan's unwavering commitment to justice resonates as he vows to fight for human rights.

Interview: Paul McLoughlin

Video: Reem Khabbazy