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www.theguardian.com
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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2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

George Galloway who campaigned against Gaza war wins UK by-election

George Galloway wins Rochdale seat by 12,335 votes after pro-Palestine campaign
Galloway criticizes Labour and Conservatives for backing Israel in his victory speech [ more ]
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2 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Labour has withdrawn its support for Ali and he will not be allowed to sit as a Labour MP even if he wins the election.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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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

When is the Rochdale by-election and who are the candidates?

Labour celebrates victories in Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections.
Labour faces uncertainty in Rochdale by-election due to antisemitism row. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Starmer on dropping candidate: I took decisive action

Labour leader Keir Starmer withdrew support for party candidate Azhar Ali during a by-election after comments about Israel and Jewish people were published.
Starmer claimed that further information came to light on Monday, leading to his decision to drop Ali. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Rochdale by-election: Candidates list

A by-election will be held in Rochdale on 29 February following the death of MP Tony Lloyd.
Eleven candidates are vying to become the town's next MP. [ more ]
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3 months ago
UK politics

Shutters down at Rochdale Labour HQ as defunct leaflets arrive by post

Labour has withdrawn from the byelection in Rochdale after an antisemitism scandal involving their candidate.
Although Labour has withdrawn, their candidate, Azhar Ali, will still appear on the ballot and may even win as an independent MP. [ 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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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Rochdale grooming timeline: How dozens of girls were left at the mercy' of gangs

Failures by senior police and council allowed paedophile grooming gangs to abuse girls in Rochdale for years.
Police failed to properly investigate the gang, despite numerous warnings and alert from healthcare worker. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Police left children at mercy of grooming gang paedophiles' in Rochdale

Failings by police and council bosses allowed girls to be abused by grooming gangs in Rochdale for years.
The report identifies 96 men still deemed a potential risk to children, but this is only a proportion of the numbers involved in the abuse. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Rochdale abuse whistleblower sends message to police after report indicates failings

Failings by senior officers and council bosses allowed paedophile grooming gangs to operate for years in Rochdale.
Whistleblower calls for a radical overhaul of policing and the criminal justice system. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Social justice

Greater Manchester Police warn reckoning is coming' to Rochdale abusers

Greater Manchester Police vows to bring abusers to justice in Rochdale child exploitation case.
The damning report identifies at least 96 men potentially involved in the exploitation of children. [ more ]
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