Iqbal Mohamed
Independent · Dewsbury and Batley
FULL PROFILEIqbal Mohamed is the Independent MP for Dewsbury and Batley, 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
Palestine/Middle East policy · Local government and devolution · Education and special needs · Business regulation and energy · Post Office scandal and whistleblower protection
Positions
Palestine/Gaza — Pro-Palestinian, critical of Israeli policies
strong
Devolution — Supports devolved power and community empowerment
moderate
Public services access — Taxpayers should have priority access to NHS, education
moderate
Special educational needs — Supports early intervention over costly EHCPs
moderate
Business regulation — Critical of energy supplier malpractices
weak
West Bank settlements — Concerned about Palestinian rights in occupied territories
weak
Notable Rebellions
November 2025 — Quit the left-wing party group citing internal chaos and disagreements ahead of founding conference
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on local industrial heritage and community concerns while maintaining strong ideological positions on international issues, particularly Palestine
Background
Based on the available evidence, Mohamed appears to have a background connected to the West Yorkshire textile industry, referencing the area's "proud history of textiles" and the heavy woollen district heritage of Dewsbury and Batley.