Naz Shah
Labour · Bradford West
FULL PROFILENaz Shah is the Labour MP for Bradford West, first elected in 2015. She is 52 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Domestic violence and women's rights · Muslim community issues and anti-discrimination · Social security and welfare · Public health and COVID-19 response · Immigration and asylum policy
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Opposes stricter immigration controls and asylum restrictions
strong
Women's rights — Supports easier access to abortion and domestic abuse protections
strong
Social security — Advocates for permanent universal credit uplift and suspension of benefit deductions
strong
Religious freedom — Defends Muslim community rights and opposes anti-Muslim hostility
strong
European integration — Supports continued EU cooperation and integration
moderate
Public health — Advocates for local health leadership and international cooperation
moderate
Criminal justice reform — Supports rehabilitation over punishment, particularly for youth offenders
moderate
Government transparency — Supports openness and transparency in government
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and experiential, drawing heavily on personal lived experience and community needs. Often frames arguments around protecting vulnerable groups and emphasises local expertise and grassroots perspectives over Westminster orthodoxy.
Background
Shah survived a violent childhood and forced marriage at 15, later becoming a community activist before entering Parliament. Her personal experiences with domestic violence and abuse inform much of her political advocacy.