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George Galloway ends interview after being challenged by gay relationship comments

George Galloway refused to discuss seemingly homophobic comments on gay relationships, leading to the termination of a live radio interview. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
LGBT

Anger as controversial MP George Galloway says gay relationships aren't 'normal'

George Galloway opposes LGBTQ+ education in schools. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for George Galloway's party

Monty Panesar is a general election candidate for George Galloway's Workers Party of Britain, aiming to represent the working class and reduce the gap between the rich and poor. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
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Monty Panesar to stand for Geroge Galloway's Workers Party at general election

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for Workers Party at general election, aiming to represent working-class people. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

Ex-England cricketer among hundreds to stand for George Galloway's party

George Galloway's Workers Party is fielding notable candidates like Monty Panesar and seeking to capitalize on discontent over Labour's handling of the Gaza conflict. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

George Galloway MP accuses UK of involvement in Moscow terror attack

Accusations of UK involvement in Moscow terrorist attack
Criticism of George Galloway for spreading conspiracy theories [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

Watch: George Galloway slams Labour, Tories and Budget in Commons return

George Galloway criticized both Labour and Conservatives in his first House of Commons speech, expressing discontent with their performance.
Galloway described the chancellor's Budget as an 'absolute nothing burger' that would not benefit Rochdale, the town he represents. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

Galloway win makes Workers party a focus for far-left challenges to Labour

The Workers party gained attention after George Galloway's byelection win
The party aims to challenge Labour in multiple constituencies and replace them. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt quizzed ahead of the Budget - BBC News

Smaller parties dominated the Rochdale by-election, with George Galloway winning decisively.
Labour faced challenges, including issues with candidate remarks and strong competition from smaller parties. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Watch: Galloway directs by-election victory speech at Labour

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election with 12,335 votes
Labour loses support over anti-Semitic comments leading to candidate's defeat [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

George Galloway's craziest moments - from Big Brother cats to Saddam Hussein

George Galloway won his seventh parliamentary victory across four decades, showcasing his mastery in winning by-elections.
Galloway's political success is marred by controversy, with his return to Westminster bringing both nightmares and admiration from political figures. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

George Galloway may challenge Andy Burnham for Greater Manchester mayor

George Galloway is considering running for the mayor of Greater Manchester against Andy Burnham
If elected, Galloway would have to step down as Rochdale's MP, leading to a second parliamentary byelection in the town [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

George Galloway sworn in as Rochdale MP after byelection victory

George Galloway sworn in as MP for Rochdale after byelection win.
Galloway's campaign focused on the conflict in Gaza. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

After George Galloway's triumph in Rochdale, urgent questions loom for Keir Starmer and the left, too | Owen Jones

Labour faces a potential threat from George Galloway's victory in Rochdale.
Tories' self-immolation led to Labour's significant lead in the polls. [ more ]
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3 months ago
UK politics

A total, total disaster': Galloway and Danczuk gear up for Rochdale showdown

George Galloway is holding campaign rallies in a Suzuki showroom in Rochdale.
Galloway's focus is on the Gaza issue in the upcoming byelection. [ more ]
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3 months ago
UK politics

Labour's self-sabotage leaves Rochdale byelection up for grabs

Labour's own candidate in the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, has sabotaged what should have been a safe Labour seat and made a George Galloway victory more likely.
Labour has withdrawn its support for Ali and he will not be allowed to sit as a Labour MP even if he wins the election. [ more ]
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3 months ago
UK politics

The ultimate protest against Labour': George Galloway's bid to win Rochdale

Ali Dar, assistant manager of Rochdale Chunky Chicken, is supporting George Galloway in the byelection due to Keir Starmer's refusal to back an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Galloway has been campaigning hard in the Milkstone and Deeplish ward, where a majority of residents are Muslim, and has a strong online presence. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

George Galloway being elected MP not good for country', Tory minister says

Greg Hands criticizes George Galloway's election win in Rochdale.
George Galloway is described as someone who does not deliver for his constituents. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

George Galloway sworn in as new Rochdale MP

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election as Workers' Party of Britain MP
Labour loses Rochdale seat due to candidate's alleged antisemitic remarks [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

George Galloway makes dig at MPs as he returns to Commons

George Galloway sworn in as new MP for Rochdale after winning by-election with 40% of the vote.
Galloway arrived at Parliament and expressed mixed feelings about the building and its occupants. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

Five Labour MPs under threat at the general election due to voters' anger over Gaza

George Galloway won almost 40% of the vote in the Rochdale by-election by calling to end the war in Gaza.
Labour Party faces challenges as Muslim voters in traditionally Labour seats like Rochdale show support for pro-Palestine candidates like George Galloway. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

We must face down the extremists': Rishi Sunak warns British democracy under threat

Democracy under threat from extremists
Increase in extremist disruption and criminality [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

PM Rishi Sunak making statement outside No 10 - BBC News

George Galloway of the Workers Party of Britain won the Rochdale by-election with 12,335 votes.
Labour party lost in what was previously their stronghold due to controversies and accusations of antisemitism. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

Writing off George Galloway ignores his dangerous appeal to both far left and right | Michael Chessum

Galloway's Rochdale byelection win is not straightforward, influenced by various factors including happenstance.
Galloway's success reflected in shifting messages targeting different demographics, including social conservative values. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Veteran British left-wing disruptor George Galloway wins a special election dominated by war in Gaza

George Galloway, a left-wing political figure, won a special election in Rochdale, England amidst chaos and controversy.
Galloway's victory was fueled by criticism of Labour's stance on Gaza and a call for an immediate ceasefire. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Rish! purposefully grips his lectern but shows he has no grip of the country

Rishi Sunak's speech lacked policy and rhetorical power.
George Galloway's election is questioned as a crisis. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's problem: Sir Keir Starmer cannot afford to take voters for granted | Editorial

Labour needs to listen to supporters to avoid losing strongholds
The decay in urban Britain is holding Tories responsible at the ballot box [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

George Galloway's deputy Chris Williamson refuses to condemn Hamas October 7 attacks

Deputy leader refuses to condemn Hamas attacks on Israel
Controversy surrounding George Galloway's election win [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

What does George Galloway's Rochdale byelection win mean for the other parties?

Galloway's victory in Rochdale signifies the strength of single-issue campaigns.
Labour's division over issues like Gaza impacts electoral outcomes. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

George Galloway wins sweeping victory in Rochdale byelection, saying this is for Gaza'

George Galloway achieved a significant victory in the Rochdale byelection with 39.7% of the vote, signaling a major shift away from Labour.
Galloway criticized Keir Starmer for the conflict in Gaza and touted a movement towards a new political landscape. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

Rochdale byelection live: George Galloway declares a shifting of the tectonic plates' after landslide win

George Galloway won Rochdale byelection with 40% of votes.
Labour finished fourth due to disowning candidate over inflammatory comments about Israel. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Polls close in Rochdale byelection with George Galloway favourite to win seat

George Galloway is the favorite to win the Rochdale byelection with his pro-Palestinian stance.
Labour's controversial handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict has caused division among Rochdale's Muslim population. [ more ]
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3 months ago
UK politics

Labour's Rochdale byelection campaign engulfed in antisemitism row UK politics live

Labour candidate for Rochdale byelection apologizes for offensive comments about Israel and the Jewish community.
Labour party faces challenge from George Galloway in byelection. [ more ]
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