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Scotland's first female Muslim MP is hoping to be a voice for Muslims across the U.K., she told Anadolu Agency in an interview four days after her election victory.
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh won the Ochil and South Perthshire seat for the Scottish National Party (SNP) candidate in last week's general election, becoming the first Muslim to represent the party at Westminster.
"Just elected few days ago but I am hoping to engage with people across all Muslim communities in the country," she told Anadolu Agency. "Hopefully they can see me as a point of contact, somebody who will stand up and always speak for equality, fairness and prosperity.