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George Galloway: constituency-hopping campaigner who is rarely far from controversy

With Rochdale win, Galloway has been elected to represent voters in four cities for three parties across four decades

The Guardian - UK

‘This is for Gaza’: George Galloway sweeps to victory in Rochdale byelection

Former Labour MP wins almost 40% of vote in contest beset by controversy and dominated by Israel-Gaza war

The Guardian - UK

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

Former Labour MP could take seat from party after it pulled support for its candidate over Israel remarks

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Rochdale polls open after election contest dominated by Gaza

Byelection in Greater Manchester town sees George Galloway standing on a pro-Palestine ticket while Labour abandoned its candidate over claims about Israel

The Guardian - UK

Gaza war comments, ghosts of past anti-Semitism rows haunt UK’s Labour Party

Voters in the northern English town of Rochdale go to the polls Thursday in a by-election that has roiled the Labour Party with a new anti-Semitism controversy. Britain’s main opposition party was the clear favourite until its candidate was disowned for espousing conspiracy theories about Israel. The row recalls the…

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he would spoil his ballot in Rochdale by-election

None of the candidates should be in the House of Commons, according to Khan

Evening Standard

Sunak, his media allies – maybe even Lee Anderson – know Sadiq Khan is no Islamist. This is tactical racism

The label ‘Islamist’ is being used to stir up anti-Muslim feeling for political ends, says Archie Bland, Guardian First Edition newsletter editor

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‘We don’t deserve this’: Rochdale voters left cold by byelection chaos

Disappointment in the candidates is palpable in the town, where people feel let down and neglected by the main parties

The Guardian - UK

‘A total, total disaster’: Galloway and Danczuk line up for Rochdale push

Two former Labour MPs are back to haunt the party in what has been called ‘the most radioactive byelection in living memory’

The Guardian - UK

An all-male byelection ballot in Rochdale? That’s hardly taking the Suffragette line

We can tell just how far women have come by examining the 11 candidates

The Guardian - UK

Starmer allies gripped by fear of Labour complacency amid byelection triumphs

Despite victory in two Conservative safe seats, a Labour government is not a foregone conclusion, say party hawks

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism

In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door

The Guardian - UK

‘George Galloway gave me a kiss’: Rochdale in flux after Labour decision

Party’s byelection canvassers told to stay home while voters weigh options in wake of Azhar Ali antisemitism scandal

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Conspiracists, chancers and a sexter – Rochdale deserves better, and frankly we all do

You’ve got to feel for a constituency where Azhar Ali, George Galloway and Simon Danczuk are vying to be the least-worst candidate, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Who are the Rochdale byelection candidates – and what do they stand for?

With Labour withdrawing support for its candidate, the vote has been blown wide open

Evening Standard

Bitter battle for Labour as independents target London MPs over Gaza

Pro-Palestinian candidates are working together in capital to unseat politicians who did not support a ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

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

Party’s belated renunciation of Azhar Ali for antisemitic comments leaves George Galloway and Simon Danczuk vying for pole position

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Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate after Israel-Gaza remarks

Party no longer campaigning for Azhar Ali, who suggested Israel had allowed 7 October attack to happen

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Starmer urged to discipline Rochdale candidate over Israel-Gaza remarks

Calls for Labour leader to remove whip from Azhar Ali if he becomes MP, after his suggestion Israel ‘allowed’ 7 October attack

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak tells voters he is ‘absolutely’ committed to Rwanda during Q&A on GB News – as it happened

Prime minister faces one-hour grilling from voters following day of campaigning in Yorkshire

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer slammed for 'tin-eared' response to anti-Israel rant by Labour Rochdale by-election candidate

A shadow minister confirmed that Labour’s campaign backing Cllr Ali in Rochdale would continue

Evening Standard

Labour Rochdale by-election candidate apologises for ‘deeply offensive’ Israel claims

Azhar Ali’s comments were described as ‘totally reprehensible’ by Jewish groups

The Guardian - UK

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

Labour’s 9,668 majority in Greater Manchester seat challenged by Galloway’s Gaza-focused campaign

The Guardian - UK

Ex-MP Simon Danczuk suspended for sexting to fight byelection for Reform

Former Labour member likely to be up against George Galloway in contest for Rochdale seat

Evening Standard

London mayoral election: Starter's orders as Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall set out pitch for votes

Well-informed activists believe low turnout and changes in the voting system could leave 'only 10,000 votes' between Labour mayor and his Tory rival

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