Ayoub Khan
Independent · Birmingham Perry Barr
FULL PROFILEAyoub Khan is the Independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Criminal justice and legal rights · Youth services and community centres · Middle East policy and Gaza · Benefits and social security · Political accountability and truth-telling
Positions
Criminal justice — Opposes erosion of due process rights, defends Magna Carta principles
strong
Youth services — Strong advocate for youth centre funding and community investment
strong
Gaza/Palestine — Critical of Israeli military actions, highlights civilian casualties including healthcare workers
strong
Social security — Opposes benefit cuts and clampdowns on working people
moderate
Political discourse — Advocates for truth-telling and accountability in politics
moderate
Parliamentary reform — Critical of Reform UK MPs, suggests they represent 'rubbish'
weak
Reasoning Style
Direct and confrontational, using personal experience and legal principles to make arguments. Combines professional legal knowledge with community-focused advocacy, often speaking bluntly about political opponents while grounding arguments in constitutional principles and lived experience.
Background
Khan is a practising criminal barrister who benefited from youth centres in Birmingham's Aston ward during his own youth, which he credits with enabling his legal career and parliamentary position.