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To mark International Women’s Day, Bradford Literature Festival welcomes Naz Shah for the launch of her powerful and deeply personal memoir, Honoured.
Honoured is an unflinching account of resilience, justice and public service, charting Shah’s extraordinary journey from childhood trauma to national political life. Born and raised in Bradford, Shah was sent to Pakistan aged 12 to escape her mother’s violent abuser. After her mother was imprisoned for killing her abuser, Shah, along with her two younger siblings began campaigning tirelessly for her mother’s release, an early sign of the determination and advocacy that would come to define her life.
Now, in Honoured, she tells her story in full for the first time, exploring family, faith, survival and the realities of power, offering a rare and intimate portrait of a woman who has defied expectations at every turn.
Following the event, there will be a book signing, then guests are invited to remain for iftar, marking the breaking of the fast during Ramadan from 18:00-19:00.
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About the Author
Naz Shah
Naz Shah is the Labour MP for Bradford West. Elected to Parliament in 2015. Shah has served her constituents for over a decade, holding senior frontbench roles including Shadow Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Shadow Home Office Minister and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities. She has also served on the Home Affairs Select Committee and championed legislation on issues affecting some of the UK’s most vulnerable communities.
About the Chair
Sabah Choudhry
Sabah Choudhry is an award-winning TV correspondent and presenter, currently reporting for ITV News, the BBC and Channel 5. She covers breaking and daily news across the UK and internationally.
Prior to this, Sabah spent six years at Sky News, where she worked as a correspondent – and previously a producer – across TV, radio, podcasts and digital platforms.
In 2024, Sabah was named GG2 Young Journalist of the Year, featured in the Press Awards 30 Under 30, and recognised among the Aziz Foundation’s 100 Inspiring Muslims.
Sabah is also a visiting lecturer for BA Broadcast Journalism undergraduate students at City St Georges, University of London.
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