183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)

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  • 6 April 2026

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How did Naz Shah’s experience growing up in Bradford and her experience with her family in the legal system influence her to go into politics? What does it mean for a political party to truly “stand for something” in modern Britain? How can faith influence politics in a secular society?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP, Naz Shah, to discuss all this and more.

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