Professor Khalid Mahmood
former member of Parliament; visiting professor, Birmingham City University; director, KN Strategic Solutions Ltd

Khalid Mahmood served as a UK Member of Parliament for over 20 years, where he played leading roles on defence, foreign affairs and social policy. As shadow minister for defence procurement and shadow minister for Europe, he was known for his independent thinking, challenging inefficiency in government spending and pushing for a ‘Make in Britain’ approach to strengthen UK industry. He also chaired parliamentary groups on counter-terrorism, equality, and international relations, where he gained a reputation for tackling difficult issues head-on from extremism and radicalisation to questions of diversity and integration.

Recognised internationally, Khalid is an honorary associate of the Council of Europe and recipient of the Sitara-i-Pakistan for his work on UK-Pakistan relations and human rights. Today, he directs KN Strategic Solutions, advises governments and businesses across the UK and Middle East, is chair of the Enterprise & Partnership Board at EmployabilityUK, visiting professor at Birmingham City University and a senior fellow at the Policy Exchange. He continues to argue for open debate on sensitive topics including extremism, social cohesion and the politics of identity, making him a distinctive voice.

Follow Khalid on X: @khalid4pb

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