MP for Birmingham Perry Barr
“A left‑leaning independent MP who generally backs welfare and rights protections, while maintaining very low parliamentary attendance and just one notable rebellion.”
Ayoub Khan is the Independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, elected in 2024. He sits in Parliament as an independent representative; the available information does not include details of his prior career.
Although independent, his voting record shows strong alignment with left‑of‑centre positions, including frequent support for universal credit, trade union powers, workers’ rights, renter protections, transgender rights and climate measures. He has generally voted against stricter prison sentencing and has a single rebel vote on a pensions bill amendment; attendance is markedly low at 7%.
He has declared extensive financial interests, including 19 entries for ad hoc employment payments, as well as shareholdings, land and property, and gifts/hospitality.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Independent average: 21%
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
Independent average: 77%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
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 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
NODraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) 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.
