Shabana Mahmood Age, Wiki and Bio

Shabana Mahmood

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Barrister
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth17/09/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceSmall Heath, Birmingham, England

Bio/Wiki

Famous forBeing one of the UK's first Muslim female Members of Parliament
Politics
Political PartyLabour Party
Political Journey
  • Joined Labour Party in early 2000s
  • Elected as Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood in 2010
  • Became Shadow Secretary of State for Justice in 2021
  • Promoted to Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2023
  • Became the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour government in 2024

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Small Heath Leadership Academy, Birmingham
  • King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, Birmingham
College/University
  • Lincoln College, University of Oxford, England
  • Inns of Court School of Law, London
Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (2002)
  • Bar Professional Training Course (2003)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
HometownBirmingham, England
Zodiac SignVirgo

Family

FatherMahmood Ahmed (Civil Engineer)
MotherZubaida Mahmood (Businesswoman)
Siblings2 Brothers, 1 Sister

Career

OverviewShabana Mahmood has had a dynamic political career with significant roles in the Labour Party.
Election History
  • Elected as MP for Birmingham Ladywood in 2010 with 55.7% of the vote
  • Re-elected in 2015, 2017, 2019, and again in 2024 with a decreased share of 42.5%
Organizations
  • Served in various roles within the Shadow Cabinet, including Shadow Minister for Prisons and Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
  • In 2024, appointed as Secretary of State for Justice and became the first Muslim and third female Lord Chancellor

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
Controversy
  • Event: LGBTQ Education Comments (2019) Description: Stated that 'religious background' and 'age appropriateness' should be considered in teaching LGBTQ content during Relationship and Sex Education.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shabana grew up in Birmingham, England, with parents of Pakistani descent.
She lived in Taif, Saudi Arabia, from 1981 to 1986 before returning to Birmingham.
Her mother managed a grocery shop after the family returned to England.
Shabana failed the eleven-plus exam but later excelled academically.
She was involved in political campaigning from a young age, assisting her father.
During her university years, she presided over the Junior Common Room at Lincoln College, Oxford.