Dr Zubir Ahmed
Labour · Glasgow South West
FULL PROFILEDr Zubir Ahmed is the Labour MP for Glasgow South West, first elected in 2024. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS · Medical research · Human rights and international justice · Gaza and Middle East conflict · Anti-terrorism and community safety
Positions
Healthcare — Strong supporter of NHS funding and collaborative cross-departmental healthcare policy
strong
Medical research — Committed to ensuring proper medical research funding and standards
moderate
Gaza conflict — Critical of Israeli actions, maintains contact with medical colleagues in Gaza
strong
Human rights — Strong advocate for human rights, particularly in conflict zones
moderate
Anti-terrorism — Commemorates terror attack victims and supports community cohesion
moderate
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and professionally grounded, drawing heavily on medical expertise and direct professional contacts to inform policy positions, particularly on healthcare and international humanitarian issues
Background
Dr Zubir Ahmed is a vascular surgeon who performed complex operations for up to 14 hours without breaks before entering Parliament. He notably performed a kidney transplant on Christmas Day 2024, demonstrating his continued commitment to medical practice alongside his political career.