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George Galloway takes seat in Commons. He was an MP on this occasion for less than five months. (pic Hoc)
July 5, 2024, 11:35 am
Anti-Israel candidates defeat Labour in several seats, but Galloway booted out in Rochdale
Sir Keir Starmer's party faced setbacks in the local elections in some previously safe areas, particularly those with large Muslim populations.
By Jewish News Reporter
Vote George Galloway signs in Rochdale
February 22, 2024, 1:30 pm
SPECIAL REPORT: George Galloway accused of ‘using’ Rochdale’s Muslim community
A renegade candidate and Labour in turmoil – all eyes are on next week’s by-election as recent events make the result anything but a foregone conclusion
By Lee Harpin
One example in Palestinian textbooks of a conspiracy theory that Israel removed stones from historic sites. Pic: The International Legal Forum (ILF)
February 20, 2024, 11:27 am
OPINION: Don’t under-estimate the disastrous impact of Israeli “settler-colonial” myths
'We must confront the distorted worldview which fosters hatred and antisemitism' writes Labour Friends of Israel director Michael Rubin
By Michael Rubin
Labour candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali, speaks in Rochdale during the launch of his campaign for the up-coming Rochdale by-election
February 14, 2024, 11:10 am
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the Israel-Gaza meeting that sparked Labour’s latest antisemitism scandal
EXCLUSIVE: Jewish News can reveal the meeting that led to two high-profile suspensions of candidates was called to try to BOLSTER support for leader Keir Starmer's stance
By Lee Harpin
Labour candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali, speaks in Rochdale during the launch of his campaign for the up-coming Rochdale by-election
February 12, 2024, 8:09 pm
Labour Party withdraws support for Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali
The hopeful's 7 October conspiracy theory provoked outrage and, in a dramatic reversal, he is now believed to have been suspended from the party
By Lee Harpin
Azhar Ali made his comments at a meeting of the Lancashire Labour Party. He later apologised
February 12, 2024, 2:22 pm
OPINION: Labour Rochdale candidate’s hate zone sabotages progress under Starmer
Azhar Ali’s participation in a by-election under the Labour flag is an insult and stain on UK politics.
By Jeremy Dein KC
George Galloway launches Rochdale By-Election campaign in front of Palestinian flag
February 7, 2024, 3:06 pm
Labour says Galloway seeks ‘division, intimidation and chaos’ with pro-Palestine campaign
Keir Starmer spokesperson condemns George Galloway's 'one man self-serving circus' after he attempts to turn Rochdale By-Election into referendum on Labour's Israel stance
By Lee Harpin
File photo dated 07/04/21 of George Galloway during the launch of the Alliance 4 Unity party's manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary election, outside the reflexblue studio, Glasgow. Issue date: Tuesday May 4, 2021.
February 6, 2024, 10:34 am
Galloway attempts to turn Rochdale by-election into vote on Starmer’s Israel stance
Campaign leaflet given out by Galloway in Greater Manchester town includes inflammatory claim that Labour leader Keir Starmer is 'in the pocket of Israel'
By Lee Harpin
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