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George Galloway is certain that he will be elected as the next Member of Parliament for Rochdale, as polls open for the town’s by-election.
The candidate from the Workers Party of Britain, who was removed from the Labour Party in 2003, is currently favored by bookmakers due to the failure of the Labour campaign.
The Labour party has rescinded its backing for Azhar Ali, their candidate, after he insinuated that Israel was involved in the massacre of their own people on October 7th. Therefore, the party no longer has a candidate.
At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Rishi Sunak utilized Mr. Galloway and Mr. Ali to allege that Keir Starmer has chosen Labour candidates with anti-Semitic beliefs.
The prime minister announced that residents of the Greater Manchester town will have the option to vote for “three ex-Labour candidates, two of whom have been accused of anti-Semitism.”
“We remove anti-Semitic individuals from our party, while he chooses to run them as candidates for the Labour party,” he stated.
Both Mr. Galloway and Mr. Ali have denied accusations of being antisemitic.
Simon Danczuk, an ex-Labour MP for Rochdale who is standing for the right-wing challenger party, has accused Mr Galloway’s campaign of “whipping people into a frenzy”.
Other candidates are Iain Donaldson (Liberal Democrats), Paul Ellison (Conservatives), Michael Howarth (Independent), William Howarth (Independent), Ravin Rodent Subortna (Official Monster Raving Loony Party) and David Tully (Independent).
Anarchy in competition dampened by dispute over anti-Jewish sentiment and Gaza conflict leads to voters feeling dissatisfied.
The town of Rochdale, previously a reliable stronghold for the Labour party, is now preparing for a tumultuous byelection this week without any representation from the party.
Zoe Tidman brings news from Rochdale below.
When will the Rochdale by-election take place and who are the individuals running for candidacy?
There are 11 individuals competing for the position in the local elections in the Greater Manchester area.
Important moments in the election for the Rochdale constituency.
Tomorrow, voters will be casting their ballots in a by-election following the passing of Labour MP, Sir Tony Lloyd.
The voting locations will begin operation at 7am and end at 10pm, with the outcome anticipated to be announced in the early hours of Friday.
Throughout the day and into Friday morning, we will provide you with the most recent updates.
The reason why Lee Anderson has been accused of Islamophobia.
The Rochdale by-election, marked by a contentious debate over antisemitism and the Gaza conflict, has left voters feeling frustrated due to its chaotic nature.
Zoe Grunewald reports that the upcoming byelection in Rochdale, which was previously a secure seat for the Labour party, is now facing disarray as the party is not currently represented.
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The candidate for change holds George Galloway responsible for inciting discord in Rochdale after receiving a threat on their life.
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If you missed it: Did Labour’s mishap in Rochdale give George Galloway an easy victory?
How did we end up in this complicated situation, filled with scandals, for the replacement of the late Labour MP Tony Lloyd, who passed away at the age of 73 from blood cancer? Archie Mitchell investigates and speculates on what the future holds.
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What potential outcome could occur if George Galloway emerges victorious in the Rochdale by-election?
The upcoming vote on Thursday in a disadvantaged town in Greater Manchester has caused quite a stir in the past few weeks. Sean O’Grady examines the potential implications of a Galloway victory, not only for Rochdale, but for the overall landscape of British politics.
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A plan to provide insulation for 300,000 households within a span of 3 years has only benefited 2,900 homes in the initial 8 months.
A program initiated by the government to provide insulation for 300,000 homes within three years in an effort to lower energy costs has only assisted 2,900 homes in its initial eight months.
The viability of the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme is currently being evaluated by ministers, according to The Times.
According to an inside source in the industry, the government is aware that the current scheme is not effective and will not be effective in its current state. However, they have yet to provide a solution for this issue.
Photograph of a house being insulated.
According to a poll, 40% of potential voters who are critical to the Labour Party’s success have not yet made a decision on who to vote for.
Approximately 40% of crucial voters that Labour is aiming to appeal to are still uncertain about which candidate to support in the upcoming election, as stated by a survey.
A survey conducted by YouGov for Labour Together, as reported by i news, revealed that two important voter demographics – Workington Man and Stevenage Woman – have yet to be won over by Keir Starmer’s party.
with a majority saying that they would vote for the opposition
The data collected indicates that the opposing party maintains a significant lead over the Conservative Party – at 42% compared to 22%. A majority of respondents also expressed their intention to vote for the opposing party.
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