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'''Shockat Hussain Adam Patel'''<ref>{{cite web |title='This is for people of Gaza': Shockat Adam takes Labour's Jonathan Ashworth's Leicester South seat |url=https://news.sky.com/video/this-is-for-people-of-gaza-shockat-adam-takes-labours-jonathan-ashworths-leicester-south-seat-13173433 |publisher=Sky News |access-date=6 July 2024}}</ref> (born 29 November 1972) is a British politician who has been Member of Parliament for [[ |
'''Shockat Hussain Adam Patel'''<ref>{{cite web |title='This is for people of Gaza': Shockat Adam takes Labour's Jonathan Ashworth's Leicester South seat |url=https://news.sky.com/video/this-is-for-people-of-gaza-shockat-adam-takes-labours-jonathan-ashworths-leicester-south-seat-13173433 |publisher=Sky News |access-date=6 July 2024}}</ref> (born 29 November 1972) is a British politician who has been Member of Parliament for [[ |]] since 2024, serving as an independent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Leicester South {{!}} General Election 2024 {{!}} Sky News |url=https://election.news.sky.com/elections/general-election-2024/leicester-south-361 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=election.news.sky.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 22:29, 6 July 2024
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Shockat Adam | |
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| Member of Parliament for Leicester South | |
| Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Ashworth |
| Majority | 979 (2.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shockat Adam Patel 29 November 1972 |
| Political party | Independent |
| Website | shockatadam |
Shockat Hussain Adam Patel[1] (born 29 November 1972) is a British politician who has been Member of Parliament for Leicester South since 2024, serving as an independent.[2]
Career
Adam was the former Leicester chair of Muslim Engagement and Development, and spoke out against the 2022 Leicester unrest between Hindu and Muslim communities in the city.[3][4] Prior to his candidacy, he had never been a member of a political party, although he had supported Claudia Webbe's 2019 election campaign in Leicester East.[5]
Adam was elected in the 2024 United Kingdom general election as an independent, beating Labour candidate and Shadow Paymaster General Jonathan Ashworth in a result that was described as an upset. Backlash against Labour's position on the Israel–Hamas war was a factor in Adam's victory, with Adam saying "this is for Gaza" when the results were announced.[6][7]
Personal life
According to Jewish News, he is the brother of Ismail Patel.[8]
References
- ^ "'This is for people of Gaza': Shockat Adam takes Labour's Jonathan Ashworth's Leicester South seat". Sky News. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Leicester South | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Specia, Megan (2 October 2022). "Tensions That Roiled English City Have Roots in India". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Adrian (21 September 2022). "'The First Time Politics in Our City was Played on Religious Grounds'". Byline Times. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Sykes, Ed (19 June 2024). "Ex-Labour voters say party 'kicked them in the teeth', insists independent challenger to Jon Ashworth". The Canary.
- ^ "Huge Shock As Labour Attack Dog Jonathan Ashworth Loses His Seat". Huffington Post. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Pro-Gaza candidates squeeze Labour vote in some constituencies". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ Harpin, Lee (6 July 2024). "New MP who said election win was 'for Gaza' is brother of Islamist group founder". Jewish News. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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