Zarah Sultana Age, Wiki and Bio

Zarah Sultana

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth31/10/1993
Age31 years
BirthplaceLozells, Birmingham, England

Bio/Wiki

Political Journey
  • Contested the European Parliament election on a Labour Party ticket from the West Midlands constituency but lost (2019)
  • Contested the general election on a Labour Party ticket from the Coventry South constituency and won (2019)
  • Served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Dan Carden (January 2020 – April 2020)
  • Served as a Member and Chairperson of the Socialist Campaign Group (2020-2025)
  • Contested the general election on a Labour Party ticket from the Coventry South constituency and won (2024)
  • Resigned from the Labour Party (July 2025)
Awards & Honours
  • MP of the Year Award from the Patchwork Foundation for speaking up for and supporting less-represented and disadvantaged people across the UK (March 2022)
  • Featured in the Creative Connections Coventry exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry (2022)
  • Received the 'Coventry Legends Award' from Coventry United Women's Football Club (2023)
  • Ranked 47th on the New Statesman's 'Left Power List' (May 2023)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Holte School, Birmingham
  • King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School
College/UniversityUniversity of Birmingham
DegreeA degree in International Relations with Economics

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Zodiac signScorpio
HometownLozells, Birmingham

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateJune 2025
Husband/SpouseWorks for the Fire Brigades Union

Family

Siblings1 Brother, 3 Sisters
SpouseWorks for the Fire Brigades Union

Career

Political ContextZarah began her political journey early and quickly made her mark within the Labour Party. She contested elections with an aim to amplify voices of underrepresented communities and has been vocal about various social issues. Following her time as an MP, she has focused on building a new political platform.

Favourites

Football ClubLiverpool FC

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zarahsultanamp/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ZarahSultanaMP/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVh17P9VvLTw-XO7ahOcK8w
Twitterhttps://x.com/zarahsultana

Some Lesser Known Facts

Zarah Sultana grew up in a Muslim family of Pakistani descent in Lozells, Birmingham.
Her grandfather immigrated from Thub, Mirpur district in Azad Kashmir to Birmingham in the 1960s.
Joined the Labour Party in 2011 while pursuing A-levels, motivated by the rise of university tuition fees.
Elected to the National Executive Councils of Young Labour and the National Union of Students during her time at university.
Recruited to contest a general election in 2019 after the sitting MP retired, winning with a narrow majority.
Supported initiatives aimed at addressing child poverty and participated in numerous public campaigns around social justice.
Featured in Vogue discussing the challenges faced as a Muslim woman in political arenas.
Recognized for her impactful online presence, being placed on the New Statesman's 'Left Power List' and nominated for the ‘Backbencher of the Year’ award.

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