The Labour MP Afzal Khan is under fire this morning after reports suggest that he took part in an event with disgraced Peer Lord Ahmed at a function last year to promote luxury homes in Dubai.
The peer was convicted of the attempted rape of a girl aged four to five and the rape of boy aged nine or ten, was jailed in 2022 although he denied the charges.
Khan had suggested that he left the event when he realised that the peer was present but video evidence in this morning’s Sunday Times appears to show otherwise
Khan and Ahmed together led a ceremonial entrance to the event, held at Royal Nawaab Pyramid in Stockport in June.
“They stood at the front of the procession, alternately smiling and speaking, as they headed a line of “distinguished” guests into the ballroom. They appeared relaxed while striding down a red carpet.”
Khan had previously claimed: “When I realised Baron Ahmed was present, I left shortly afterwards.”
Last week he added: “I want to be clear that I do not have a relationship with Mr Ahmed and the crimes he has been convicted of are truly sickening.”
Labour’s Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Shaukat Ali was also in attendance at the event
Later photos show Khan sitting next to Lord Ahmed at the table while speeches are being given
