The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Naz Shah is a Member of Parliament who emphasizes compassion and fairness in her political approach. This interview reveals her focus on bridging gaps between communities and addressing complex social issues through dialogue and understanding.
“He holds his son, pulls him close and cries uncontrollably, completely overwhelmed with emotion. Can we imagine being that father? If we had lost our child, can we imagine the happiness, relief and overwhelming emotion of that moment of being reunited?”
“Secondly, we cannot discuss this conflict without confronting the extraordinary loss of human life. According to figures published by the United Nations, more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 7 October 2023. More than 21,700 of those killed have been children—21,700 children.”
“I speak as a survivor of domestic violence and as a survivor of an attempted suicide many years ago, while campaigning about domestic violence. Does the right hon. Lady agree that coercion is not always external?”
“This Monday will mark 10 years since the brutal rape and murder of my constituent Samia Shahid in a so-called honour killing. May I thank the Prime Minister for all his leadership on the agenda to end violence against women and girls?”
The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)
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