Defending MP walks out of meeting amid rowdy scenes

A WOMAN who is defending her Bradford West seat walked out of a meeting called by the Muslim Women's Council in the city on Wednesday night amid rowdy scenes.
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Naz Shah

Naz Shah was joined by Salma Yaqoob, a former Respect member who is contesting Bradford West as an independent, at a meeting billed as an information event rather than a hustings.

More than 300 people were at the event at Carlisle Business Centre in Manningham.

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Ms Shah told the meeting she would only continue if Conservative candidate George Grant was also allowed to speak but the organisers turned down the suggestion.

A member of the audience told The Yorkshire Post: “The atmosphere was tense and there was a lot of heckling from a group of around 20 men who were unable to get into the packed hall.

“There were repeated calls for calm from the organisers.

“After Ms Shah walked out, the event continued without any further trouble and Ms Yaqoob was praised for carrying on and delivering a fantastic speech.”

Ms Shah was unavailable for comment.

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