Tag: Mayor of Keighley Mohammed Nazam

Muslim Mayor Who Apologised For Raising Pride Flag Steps Down

A Muslim mayor who apologised for attending a Pride event as it contradicted his religious beliefs, has stood down. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Keighley councillor Mohammed Nazam said he had also resigned from the Conservative party with “immediate effect.” Writing on Facebook, Nazam said: “A few days ago I attended the flag raising…


Mayor who Apologised for Taking Part in Pride Told to Step Down

A mayor of a west Yorkshire town is facing calls to stand down after apologising for taking part in a Pride event he described as “a lapse of judgement.” In a lengthy statement posted to social media, newly elected Mayor of Keighley Mohammed Nazam expressed his “deep regret” for helping raise the colourful Pride flag…