Born:
March 28, 1971
Birthplace: Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Trivia:
Worked as a solicitor before entering a political career. Campaigned for election in Dewbury in 2005, becoming the first Muslim woman to be endorsed by the Conservative party. Appointed a life peerage in October 2007, becoming the youngest member of the House of Lords until 2016. Acted as Conservative Party Chairman from 2010 to 2012. In 2015, was nominated for the Muslim Woman of the Year Award at the British Muslim Awards.