Iltaf Sheikh

Baron Sheikh, Member of Parliament, House of Lords | United Kingdom

Lord Sheikh was born in Kenya and brought up in Uganda. His family originated from Amritsar in Punjab. Lord Sheikh has been honored by the presentation of several personal awards which have been given to him for his achievements, leadership, business and community work. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate for Humanitarian work which he undertakes. Lord Sheikh was elevated to the House of Lords in 2006. He is an active Peer and speaks regularly in the House of Lords on a variety of subjects. He is a Patron of several Muslim and non-Muslim organisations and is actively involved in strengthening relationships between various racial and religious groups. He is the Chairman of companies relating to Property and other businesses.

Lord Sheikh is also a writer. His first book on the Maharaja Ranjit Singh was very well received, and his second, An Indian in the House, is on the first four Indians who were members of British Parliament. He has nearly completed his third which is a historical novel based in India. He has been a visiting lecturer at Universities and acts as an advisor to a British University. He promotes educational and cultural ties between the UK and other countries. He is the Chairman or a senior official of several All-Party Parliamentary Groups which includes the Group for India. He has been described as a businessman, academic, philanthropist and writer.