Yousuf Bhailok
Yousuf Mohamed Ibrahim Bhailok | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 (age 69–70) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Yousuf Mohamed Ibrahim Bhailok 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.[1][2] 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,[3] Yousuf Bhailok received 891 votes and thus as a result, lost his deposit.[4]
References
- 1 2 Hipwell, Alex Ralph. "Property millionaire in bid to rescue BHS". Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ "County millionaire - 'I want to buy the BHS chain'". Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ "Meeting the multi-millionaire Yousuf Bhailok who wants to be Preston's next MP". 3 July 2024.
- ↑ "Election results - 4 July 2024".