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]
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- ^ Hipwell, Alex Ralph. "Property millionaire in bid to rescue BHS". Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "County millionaire - 'I want to buy the BHS chain'". Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ https://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2024/07/meeting-the-multi-millionaire-yousuf-bhailok-who-wants-to-be-prestons-next-mp/
- ^ https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/8831/Parliamentary-General-election-results-4-July-2024
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