Yousuf Bhailok

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Yousuf Mohamed Ibrahim Bhailok (born September 1956) is a British businessman in Lancashire and the former general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain. [1] Bhailok made his money in property investments. In April 2016, it was reported that Bhailok was preparing a bid for parts of the former British Home Stores chain which was placed in administration earlier in April. [2] [3] Standing as an Independent Candidate in the 2024 General Election. Following a heavily advertised campaign, including billboards on vacant properties across Preston which received some backlash from the community, [4] Yousuf Bhailok received 891 votes and thus as a result, lost his deposit. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Citizen Khan: BBC sitcom is 'Islamophobic', says MP". The Week UK. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Hipwell, Alex Ralph. "Property millionaire in bid to rescue BHS" . Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "County millionaire - 'I want to buy the BHS chain'" . Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Meeting the multi-millionaire Yousuf Bhailok who wants to be Preston's next MP". 3 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Election results - 4 July 2024".
Titles in Islam
Preceded by Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain
2000–2002		Succeeded by


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