<p>When Naz was at primary school her family couldn't afford to go on holiday. Somehow, a dinner lady knew just what she needed…</p><br><p>Naz Shah MP has had a rollercoaster life. She lived in poverty after her dad ran off with their sixteen-year-old neighbour; Naz then left school at the age of twelve to be sent to Pakistan where she was pushed into an arranged marriage; and her mum was sent to prison after killing an abusive man.</p><br><p>Naz has used her experiences to campaign for others in need, but it was a very small "thank you" from a woman Naz had never met before that has stayed with her. Also in this episode: how her local Bishop Toby provided comfort at her hospital bed and how Mrs Brassley gave her the holiday she could never have imagined.</p><br><p>Share this episode far and wide and let's find Mrs Brassley!</p><br><p>Naz Shah's memoir Honoured is out now to read and listen to.</p><br><p>Thanks so much for being here!</p><br><p>Go to <a href="https://www.kindpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kindpodcast.com</a> to find out more about the show.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram @kind_podcast</p><p>Follow us on TikTok @kindpodcast</p><br><p>Kind is created and hosted by Holly Newson</p><p>It was audio mixed by Nigel Powell</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>