Zarah Sultana

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Zarah Sultana born?October 31, 1993
2. What is the member of parliament for?Coventry South (since 2019)
3. What is the previous party affiliation?Labour Party (whip suspended July 2024)
4. Who is Zarah Sultana?Zarah Sultana is a British Member of Parliament for Coventry South, born on October 31, 1993. She joined Parliament in 2019 and is known for her strong views on social justice and economic equality.
5. Why did Zarah Sultana leave the Labour Party?She left the Labour Party after voting against a government policy that would cap child benefits for families with more than two children. The vote led to her suspension and she chose to resign to stay true to her beliefs.

Parliamentary Whip: An official within a political party in Parliament responsible for enforcing party discipline and ensuring members vote as directed.
Two-Child Benefit Cap: A policy limiting certain welfare benefits for families with more than two children, intended to manage public expenditure.
Socialist Campaign Group: A faction within the UK Labour Party that advocates for more radical socialist policies and principles.
Constituency: A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament in the UK.