The former Labour MP thrived by appealing to disaffected white voters as well as Muslim ones.
Anoosh Chakelian is a Britain editor at New Statesman. She covers a range of topics including politics, social issues, the economy, and immigration, while also delving into books and literature. Anoosh is featured in The i Paper, The Guardian, and New Statesman, and is the lead host of the award-winning New Statesman Podcast.