A Manchester MP has resigned as the UK's trade envoy to Turkey after sparking a furious row over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus.

Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Rusholme , was pictured meeting Ersin Tatar, president of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, during a recent visit.

The territory was self-declared following Turkey's invasion of the island in 1974. It is not recognised by the UK or the United Nations.

Mr Khan's visit led to condemnation from the Cypriot government and the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, which said Mr Khan's visit 'disrespected the lived experiences of the UK Cypriot community'.

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A government spokesman told the BBC that Afzal Khan stepped down from his position

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