Many constituents have been in touch regarding their support for Kashmir, in response to recent events in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

My views on this issue as a proud British Kashmiri are long-established. I continue to wholeheartedly support the right of the Kashmiri people to self-determination, and I repeat calls for any decisions regarding the status of Kashmir to be made by the Kashmiri people rather than the Indian Government.

My record speaks for itself. I have spoken out about the issue widely on television and radio news bulletins – repeating calls for freedom for Kashmir at every opportunity.

I am also a longstanding member of Labour Friends of Kashmir.

My record on Kashmir

August 2020 – Shabana makes statement one year after the Kashmir lockdown imposed by India

June 2020 – Shabana writes to constituents regarding Labour’s position on Kashmir

September 2019 – Shabana signs Early Day Motion in support of Kashmir

September 2019 – Shabana speaks at rally to support Kashmir in Birmingham

August 2019 – Shabana appears on multiple news bulletins regarding the removal of Kashmir’s special status

January 2017 – Shabana speaks in debate regarding human rights violations in Kashmir

September 2014 – Shabana speaks in debate regarding the humanitarian crisis in Kashmir

September 2011 – Shabana speaks in debate on human rights in the Indian subcontinent

July 2010 – Shabana signs the Early Day Motion marking Kashmir Martyr’s Day