The Labour Party Annual Conference 2025

BRITISH MUSLIM FRIENDS OF LABOUR & SME4LABOUR LUNCH

Join MPs, lords, councillors, business leaders, faith representatives, and high commissioners for a vibrant lunch reception celebrating the role of British Muslims in public life and the Labour movement.

Speakers:

• Baron Evans of Sealand 
• Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (invited)
• Rushanara Ali ,Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping (invited)

Host: Shokat Ali ,Chairman, British Muslim Friends of Labour

Tickets are free, but booking is required via https://www.sme4labour.org/british_muslim_friends_of_labour_sme4labour_lunch

This event is in the secure zone, so you will need a conference pass to access it.

Date: Monday, 29 September 2025

Time: 12:00

Location: EastZEast Restaurant, Kings Water Front, Keel Wharf, Kings Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FN

Please note: This event will be recorded for distribution through SME4Labour and its partners’ social media channels. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing on these recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.

Shokat Ali

Philanthropist at heart, Shokat Ali is the Chairman of the British Muslim Friends of Labour and the President of the International Peace and Prosperity Forum. Shokat discovered his love for helping people selflessly early on in his life and has tried his best to be there for anyone and everyone whenever they need him ever since.

As the Chairman of the British Muslim Friends of Labour, Shokat acts as a bridge between the Muslim community and the Labour Party. Through the British Muslim Friends of Labour, Shokat also encourages Muslims to be active members of the community and be involved in the community and play an active role in politics. Shokat is included in Muslim Power 100.