Behind the Scenes with Shabana Mahmood - An occasional series.
Act 1, Mahmood's constituency office, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
Mahmood's secretary
"Ma'am, Mr Shah and Mr Hussein are here are ready for you to see them now."
Mahmood.
"Thank you Aiesha., I'll be right there."
Mahmood enters anti-room and offers the two waiting community leaders a traditional Pakistan greeting.
"shalam alla Khabam, co-colum sheik Hum-babi fo fallafel."
Community leaders
"shalam alla Khan etc"
Manhood
"Gentlemen, what can I do for you."
Comm leader 1.
"you must stop these africans arriving in boats. And then provide safe routes from Pakistan for our cousins etc to come here, cough., legally. Is this clear?"
Mamhmat
"Clear as crystal boss, I'll get onto it straight away, stop the boats, get our own over legally. It's done. Bacon sandwich..?"
Community leaders both tuck into bacon butties before leaving to marry someone else. [they are getting married again? ed]
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