George Galloway back in Parliment
Discussion
ukwill said:
The national press is in it to make money. Issues with Rochdale's church roof fund and failed promises of the local MP are not going to pique the national interest. But salubrious BS, topics that further inflame/polarize public opinion, and/or barbed jabs (or, in Galloways case, outright derision/visceral hatred) aimed at the Govt by a constituency MP is grist for the mill.
Which is sort of my point It would be easy to expose him if they put the effort in. Someone on here last week said he was an old fashiojned conviction politician, so clearly it is needed.Dog Star said:
julian987R said:
Galloway announces plan to kick Angela Rayner out of parliament at the election
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1873534/Ge...
He’s talking through his arse. Labour didn’t field a candidate in Rochdale. https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1873534/Ge...
Timothy Bucktu said:
Talking from an 'I don't really care' perspective...I'm quite enjoying Galloway's news appearances.
UK Politics has become a bit of a joke over recent years...sometimes it's good to have a shake up. And no, that doesn't mean I agree with his politics...at all!
Indeed, he's a disrupter.UK Politics has become a bit of a joke over recent years...sometimes it's good to have a shake up. And no, that doesn't mean I agree with his politics...at all!
Timothy Bucktu said:
Talking from an 'I don't really care' perspective...I'm quite enjoying Galloway's news appearances.
UK Politics has become a bit of a joke over recent years...sometimes it's good to have a shake up. And no, that doesn't mean I agree with his politics...at all!
I do think that Galloway’s success will have got a lot of cogs whirring in several heads. From within Galloway’s own ‘party’ and beyond.UK Politics has become a bit of a joke over recent years...sometimes it's good to have a shake up. And no, that doesn't mean I agree with his politics...at all!
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President Merkin said:
Which is sort of my point It would be easy to expose him if they put the effort in. Someone on here last week said he was an old fashiojned conviction politician, so clearly it is needed.
Agreed - it's a shame, but the press probably feel they can monetize his output, so why kill the goose?I think he's the complete opposite of a conviction politician. An "anti-imperialist" who has shilled for assorted despots/totalitarian regimes is not remotely "anti-imperialist". I'm not even sure what his convictions are supposed to be, other than being a thorn in the side of both main parties whilst preening for any camera nearby.
Galloway is and always has been in politics for Galloway. He's looking forward to getting as much airtime for Galloway Ltd. The concerns of the people he has just been voted in to serve are of no interest to him. As history has shown.
George Galloway accuses UK of being involved in Moscow terror attack
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/geo...
nutcase.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/geo...
nutcase.
julian987R said:
George Galloway accuses UK of being involved in Moscow terror attack
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/geo...
nutcase.
In many cases Julian I~ find myself nodding at you posts.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/geo...
nutcase.
This is certainly one of them. I am also not happy that this pussycat wants to go after Angela's seat. I am sure that many people have thought about attempting this over the years to go after her when it is unlikely he can get anyone to stand for his party unless they have serious issues is ludicrous.
Recruited Monty Panesar to the cause https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68929678
Also claims to be in talks with three Labour MPs and one peer about defecting.
Also claims to be in talks with three Labour MPs and one peer about defecting.
Countdown said:
I'm surprised that 3 Labour MPs want to risk their seats given what a strong lead Labour has. Surely better to wait until AFTER the election and then switch?
Some previously seats could be at risk if Galloway turns up and takes a large part of the the Muslim vote away or something happens in the Middle East and Starmer doesn't completely back whoever is against Israel that week.It slipped out of the news very quietly but a bunch of councillors resigned a few weeks ago plus the more public resignations in November (Jess Phillips) and the bother with the speaker so there is a lot of unrest behind the scenes
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/02/t...
Mr Penguin said:
Recruited Monty Panesar to the cause https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68929678
Just the breath of fresh air the poor of britain want, another millionaire telling them what they need.Mr Penguin said:
Also claims to be in talks with three Labour MPs and one peer about defecting.
Jackanory, I'll believe it when I see it.Edited by hidetheelephants on Tuesday 30th April 20:26
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