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Ayoub Khan

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Ayoub Khan

Ayoub Khan (born May 1973) is a Pakistan-born British independent politician and barrister who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Perry Barr since 2024. Khan has served as a councillor for Aston on Birmingham City Council since 2022, and formerly from 2003 to 2004 and 2005–2012, also formerly serving as a cabinet member on the council. A member of the Liberal Democrats until his resignation prior to the 2024 general election, since September 2024 he has been active in the Independent Alliance parliamentary group, with whose members he registered Your Party UK Limited in 2025.

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Preceded by
Muhammad Afzal
Majority
507 (1.4%)
Born
May 1973 (age 52)Ratta, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Political party
Independent
Other politicalaffiliations
Liberal Democrats (until 2024)Independent Alliance (co-founder, 2024–present) Your Party (2025-present)
Education
Prince Albert Primary School Duddeston Manor Secondary School Josiah Mason College
Alma mater
University of BirminghamUniversity of Central England
Party
Independent

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Preceded byKhalid Mahmood
Preceded byKhalid Mahmood
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded byKhalid Mahmood
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Member of Parliamentfor Birmingham Perry Barr 2024–present
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Incumbent
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded byKhalid Mahmood
Member of Parliamentfor Birmingham Perry Barr 2024–present
Incumbent

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