Shabana Mahmood Makes History as UK’s First Female Muslim Minister

Newly elected Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Shabana Mahmood as the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Daily Times reported yesterday.

This makes Mahmood the first female Muslim minister in the United Kingdom.

Mahmood, a Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood since 2010, has a notable political career. Alongside Rushanara Ali and Yasmin Qureshi, she is one of the UK’s first female Muslim MPs. Prior to this appointment, Mahmood has served in various shadow ministerial roles.

In her new role, Mahmood will be responsible for upholding the rule of law and overseeing the judicial system.