MP for Manchester Rusholme
“A loyal Labour MP with high attendance and a centre-left track record, who occasionally rebels on end-of-life care amendments.”
Afzal Khan is a Labour (Co-op) MP for Manchester Rusholme, first elected in 2017. He currently sits on the Joint Committee on Human Rights and has previously served in shadow ministerial roles covering immigration, justice and exports, reflecting long-standing involvement in rights and public services.
Afzal Khan has 100% party loyalty and a 67% voting attendance, above the Labour average of 34%, with 3 rebel votes. He sits on the centre-left (37/100). In votes on major issues, he generally backs Universal Credit and NHS funding, and generally votes against stricter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme; his positions on VAT, asylum, transgender rights and trade unions are more mixed.
He has declared six financial interests, including four visits outside the UK, one entry for gifts/benefits/hospitality from UK sources, and land or property holdings.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) average: 34%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
5 positions
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Since Nov 2024
Shadow Minister (Exports)
Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
Shadow Minister (Justice)
Dec 2021 - Sept 2023
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Immigration)
Jul 2017 - Apr 2020
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026
AYEArmed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 13
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 6
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5
NOArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOArmed Forces Bill
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
NODraft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEDraft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
NOChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
AYECollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
