George Galloway became an international political celebrity 15 years ago after his blistering US Senate appearance.
US lawmakers had accused him of profiting from the United Nation’s oil-for-food programme and invited him in for a grilling.
Half an hour later Washington’s toughest talkers were left speechless after the Dundonian demolished their accusations, then used the platform to deliver a devastating critique of US foreign policy.
Galloway has always had his critics but nobody could accuse him of sacrificing his principles.
He has also been a consistent champion of minority groups in the United Kingdom, once representing a largely Muslim constituency in Westminster.
So what on earth is Gorgeous George thinking now in teaming up with racist nonentity Jean Mathieson to form a new Scottish political party?
The candidate has posted bile that surely goes against everything he believes in.
Galloway is perfectly entitled to take on the SNP at Holyrood.
But he needs to quickly reassess the comrades he has chosen for the fight.
