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'''Faisal Rashid''' is a British [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] politician. He is the [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Warrington South (UK Parliament constituency)|Warrington South]],<ref>[http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/faisal-rashid/4670 Parliament UK]</ref> and was first elected at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2017|2017 general election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/labour-gain-stronghold-warrington-faisal-13160402|title=Labour gain stronghold in Warrington as Faisal Rashid snatches Tory seat|first=Amy|last=Coles|date=9 June 2017|website=liverpoolecho.co.uk|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref> He was the [[Mayor of Warrington]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2016/05/23/first-muslim-mayor-for-warrington/|title=First Muslim Mayor for Warrington|date=23 May 2016|website=Warrington Worldwide|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>
'''Faisal Rashid'''<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=61961 |date=19 June 2017 |page=11785}}</ref> (born 1972) is a former British [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] politician who served as the [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Warrington South (UK Parliament constituency)|Warrington South]] from 2017 to 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Parliamentary career for Faisal Rashid - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament|url=https://members.parliament.uk/member/4670/career|website=members.parliament.uk}}</ref>

==Early life and career==
Rashid was educated at the [[National College of Business Administration and Economics]] in [[Lahore]].<ref>{{Who's Who | title=Rashid, Faisal| id = U289507| volume = 2018 | edition = February 2018 online | access-date = 14 February 2018 }}</ref> He has worked as a manager at [[HBOS]] and [[NatWest Bank]].

Rashid served as a Member of [[Warrington Borough Council]] from 2011 until 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Councillors|url=https://cmis.warrington.gov.uk/cmis5/Councillors/tabid/62/ctl/ViewCMIS_Person/mid/480/id/487/ScreenMode/Ward/Default.aspx|access-date=2021-07-28|website=cmis.warrington.gov.uk}}</ref> resigning following his election to Parliament. He was the first Muslim [[Mayor of Warrington]],<ref>{{cite web|date=23 May 2016|title=First Muslim Mayor for Warrington|url=http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2016/05/23/first-muslim-mayor-for-warrington/|access-date=9 June 2017|website=Warrington Worldwide}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mayor's role and history {{!}} warrington.gov.uk|url=https://www.warrington.gov.uk/mayors-role-and-history|access-date=2021-07-29|website=warrington.gov.uk}}</ref> serving from May 2016 to May 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Warrington Council Annual Meeting 2016 Minutes|url=https://cmis.warrington.gov.uk/cmis5/Document.ashx?czJKcaeAi5tUFL1DTL2UE4zNRBcoShgo=UAkJLcSv8v0izHjSWhwUgXi4mwAiSfwTWdowNG4UqrQAR8vwH5VPqQ%3d%3d&rUzwRPf%2bZ3zd4E7Ikn8Lyw%3d%3d=pwRE6AGJFLDNlh225F5QMaQWCtPHwdhUfCZ%2fLUQzgA2uL5jNRG4jdQ%3d%3d&mCTIbCubSFfXsDGW9IXnlg%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&kCx1AnS9%2fpWZQ40DXFvdEw%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&uJovDxwdjMPoYv%2bAJvYtyA%3d%3d=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&FgPlIEJYlotS%2bYGoBi5olA%3d%3d=NHdURQburHA%3d&d9Qjj0ag1Pd993jsyOJqFvmyB7X0CSQK=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNR9xqBux0r1Q8Za60lavYmz=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNQ16B2MHuCpMRKZMwaG1PaO=ctNJFf55vVA%3d}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Warrington Council Annual Meeting 2017 Minutes|url=https://cmis.warrington.gov.uk/cmis5/Document.ashx?czJKcaeAi5tUFL1DTL2UE4zNRBcoShgo=iNKqd3XtbbpUlCwE%2f1Qq91Mr463xZqH2fAyfmbrRHMh83MlEYw8JhA%3d%3d&rUzwRPf%2bZ3zd4E7Ikn8Lyw%3d%3d=pwRE6AGJFLDNlh225F5QMaQWCtPHwdhUfCZ%2fLUQzgA2uL5jNRG4jdQ%3d%3d&mCTIbCubSFfXsDGW9IXnlg%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&kCx1AnS9%2fpWZQ40DXFvdEw%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&uJovDxwdjMPoYv%2bAJvYtyA%3d%3d=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&FgPlIEJYlotS%2bYGoBi5olA%3d%3d=NHdURQburHA%3d&d9Qjj0ag1Pd993jsyOJqFvmyB7X0CSQK=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNR9xqBux0r1Q8Za60lavYmz=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNQ16B2MHuCpMRKZMwaG1PaO=ctNJFf55vVA%3d}}</ref>

==Parliamentary career==
Rashid was elected as the MP for [[Warrington South (UK Parliament constituency)|Warrington South]] at the [[2017 United Kingdom general election|2017 general election]], defeating incumbent [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] and then government minister [[David Mowat]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Coles|first=Amy|date=9 June 2017|title=Labour gain stronghold in Warrington as Faisal Rashid snatches Tory seat|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/labour-gain-stronghold-warrington-faisal-13160402|access-date=9 June 2017|website=liverpoolecho.co.uk}}</ref>

In May 2018, Rashid apologised over a tweet which critics suggested was encouraging voters to vote more than once. Rashid said the well-known and jocular phrase "vote early, vote often, vote Labour", was sent by a member of staff.<ref>{{cite web|last=Skentelbery |first=Gary |url=https://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2018/05/03/mp-apologises-over-vote-now-vote-often-vote-labour-tweet/ |title=MP apologises over "vote early, vote often, vote Labour" tweet |publisher=Warrington Worldwide |date=2019-10-07 |access-date=2019-10-11}}</ref>

In October 2018, it was reported that Rashid had been on five overseas trips, worth almost £10,000 in total, since his election. The trips were to Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, China, Germany, Qatar and the West Bank and Israel and the cost met by NGOs, companies or overseas governments. Rashid responded that "These trips are largely educational in purpose. The opportunity to meet with individuals on the ground provides invaluable opportunities for learning and understanding. On occasions, the trips have also focused on enabling MPs to support British businesses abroad and on advancing bilateral relations. These are key aspects of a member of Parliament’s role, especially as the UK looks to redefine its position in the world post-Brexit."<ref name="warringtonguardian1">{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16999843.mp-faisal-rashids-10k-worth-of-free-trips-include-qatar-and-china/ |title=MP Faisal Rashid's £10k worth of free trips include Qatar and China |publisher=Warrington Guardian |date= 23 October 2018|access-date=2019-10-11}}</ref> Rashid sat on the Parliamentary [[International Trade Select Committee]] and the [[Committees on Arms Export Controls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/faisal-rashid/4670|title=Faisal Rashid MP|website=UK Parliament|access-date=2018-09-05}}</ref>

In June 2019, Rashid urged [[Warrington Borough Council]] to declare a climate emergency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/17688982.no-climate-emergency-for-borough/ |title=Council will not declare climate emergency despite pleas from MPs |publisher=Warrington Guardian |date=2019-06-06 |access-date=2019-10-11}}</ref>

While Warrington voted to Leave the EU in 2016, Rashid supported a [[Proposed referendum on the Brexit withdrawal agreement|second referendum on Britain's EU membership]] and would have campaigned for Remain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/17771492.faisal-rashid-back-remain-second-eu-vote-helen-jones-silent/ |title=Faisal Rashid would back Remain in second EU vote – but Helen Jones is silent |publisher=Warrington Guardian |date=2019-07-15 |access-date=2019-10-11}}</ref>

Rashid lost his seat at the [[2019 United Kingdom general election|2019 general election]] to the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] candidate [[Andy Carter (politician)|Andy Carter]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/politics/constituencies/E14001018|title=Warrington South parliamentary constituency - Election 2019|access-date=2019-12-13}}</ref>

==Post-parliamentary career==
After his departure from parliament, Rashid established a finance company, Westminster Finance Limited.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dhillon |first1=Aran |title=Faisal Rashid launches business after 'very challenging' months |url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/18266470.faisal-rashid-launches-business-very-challenging-months/ |access-date=28 August 2020 |work=Warrington Guardian |date=27 February 2020}}</ref>

In May 2021, he was stood again for Warrington Borough Council in the ward Rixton & Woolston. He was unsuccessful in this election.

In July 2021, he was elected chair of the Warrington South Constituency Labour Party.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2021/08/04/former-mp-elected-chair-of-warrington-south-constituency-labour-party/|title=Former MP elected Chair of Warrington South Constituency Labour Party|date=4 August 2021}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:22, 3 November 2024

Faisal Rashid
Official portrait, 2017
Member of Parliament
for Warrington South
In office
8 June 2017 – 6 November 2019
Preceded byDavid Mowat
Succeeded byAndy Carter
Mayor of Warrington
In office
23 May 2016 – 22 May 2017
Preceded byGeoff Settle
Succeeded byLes Morgan
Member of Warrington Borough Council
In office
6 May 2016 – 31 August 2017
WardChapelford & Old Hall
Preceded byWard established
Succeeded byPaul Warburton
In office
5 May 2011 – 5 May 2016
WardWhittle Hall
Preceded byJudith Wheeler
Succeeded byWard abolished
Personal details
Born1972
Political partyLabour

Faisal Rashid[1] (born 1972) is a former British Labour politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Warrington South from 2017 to 2019.[2]

Early life and career

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Rashid was educated at the National College of Business Administration and Economics in Lahore.[3] He has worked as a manager at HBOS and NatWest Bank.

Rashid served as a Member of Warrington Borough Council from 2011 until 2017,[4] resigning following his election to Parliament. He was the first Muslim Mayor of Warrington,[5][6] serving from May 2016 to May 2017.[7][8]

Parliamentary career

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Rashid was elected as the MP for Warrington South at the 2017 general election, defeating incumbent Conservative and then government minister David Mowat.[9]

In May 2018, Rashid apologised over a tweet which critics suggested was encouraging voters to vote more than once. Rashid said the well-known and jocular phrase "vote early, vote often, vote Labour", was sent by a member of staff.[10]

In October 2018, it was reported that Rashid had been on five overseas trips, worth almost £10,000 in total, since his election. The trips were to Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, China, Germany, Qatar and the West Bank and Israel and the cost met by NGOs, companies or overseas governments. Rashid responded that "These trips are largely educational in purpose. The opportunity to meet with individuals on the ground provides invaluable opportunities for learning and understanding. On occasions, the trips have also focused on enabling MPs to support British businesses abroad and on advancing bilateral relations. These are key aspects of a member of Parliament’s role, especially as the UK looks to redefine its position in the world post-Brexit."[11] Rashid sat on the Parliamentary International Trade Select Committee and the Committees on Arms Export Controls.[12]

In June 2019, Rashid urged Warrington Borough Council to declare a climate emergency.[13]

While Warrington voted to Leave the EU in 2016, Rashid supported a second referendum on Britain's EU membership and would have campaigned for Remain.[14]

Rashid lost his seat at the 2019 general election to the Conservative candidate Andy Carter.[15]

Post-parliamentary career

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After his departure from parliament, Rashid established a finance company, Westminster Finance Limited.[16]

In May 2021, he was stood again for Warrington Borough Council in the ward Rixton & Woolston. He was unsuccessful in this election.

In July 2021, he was elected chair of the Warrington South Constituency Labour Party.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "No. 61961". The London Gazette. 19 June 2017. p. 11785.
  2. ^ "Parliamentary career for Faisal Rashid - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament". members.parliament.uk.
  3. ^ "Rashid, Faisal". Who's Who. Vol. 2018 (February 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 14 February 2018. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. ^ "Councillors". cmis.warrington.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  5. ^ "First Muslim Mayor for Warrington". Warrington Worldwide. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Mayor's role and history | warrington.gov.uk". warrington.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Warrington Council Annual Meeting 2016 Minutes".
  8. ^ "Warrington Council Annual Meeting 2017 Minutes".
  9. ^ Coles, Amy (9 June 2017). "Labour gain stronghold in Warrington as Faisal Rashid snatches Tory seat". liverpoolecho.co.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  10. ^ Skentelbery, Gary (7 October 2019). "MP apologises over "vote early, vote often, vote Labour" tweet". Warrington Worldwide. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  11. ^ "MP Faisal Rashid's £10k worth of free trips include Qatar and China". Warrington Guardian. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Faisal Rashid MP". UK Parliament. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  13. ^ "Council will not declare climate emergency despite pleas from MPs". Warrington Guardian. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  14. ^ "Faisal Rashid would back Remain in second EU vote – but Helen Jones is silent". Warrington Guardian. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  15. ^ "Warrington South parliamentary constituency - Election 2019". Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  16. ^ Dhillon, Aran (27 February 2020). "Faisal Rashid launches business after 'very challenging' months". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Former MP elected Chair of Warrington South Constituency Labour Party". 4 August 2021.
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