George Galloway leftwing UK politician has registered a landslide win in a parliamentary byelection on a platform promising to advocate for Gaza. Watch in to know more!

New Rochdale MP George Galloway vows to address Gaza in Parliament

George Galloway leftwing UK politician has registered a landslide win in a parliamentary byelection on a platform promising to advocate for Gaza. Watch to know more.

Galloway elected to Parliament for 7th time

George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale.

The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement".

The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza."&nbsp;“You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale."&nbsp;

<h2>Labour party's controversial candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali.

“We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement.

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However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth.

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George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster.

George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale. The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement". The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Also Read | 'Sorry for the trouble': Japan mayor resigns after probe identifies 99 acts of sexual harassment In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza." “You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale." Labour party's controversial candidate Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year. Also Read | China is making robotic dogs which can shoot. Here's what it means in a warring world This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali. “We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement. Watch | Texas' smokehouse creek fire rages on × However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is for Gaza': Pro-Palestinian George Galloway after winning UK's Rochdale by-election

Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday.

It seemed Harry Kane&#39;s penalty two minutes from time, which made it 2-1 to the visitors, had seen Spurs straight into the last eight.&nbsp;

But Steve Davies&#39;s stoppage-time equaliser saw Rochdale make it 2-2 and earn themselves a money-spinning replay at Wembley, Tottenham&#39;s temporary home this season while the successor ground to White Hart Lane is built.

It was a similar story in the fourth round, with Spurs needing to win a Wembley replay before finally seeing off fourth-tier Newport County.

Whichever club wins this last-16 tie will face either Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will also need a replay after Saturday&#39;s goalless draw at Hillsborough.

Saturday&#39;s draw saw four of the top Premier League&#39;s top five kept apart in the quarter-finals, with Manchester United hosting Brighton -- a repeat of the 1983 final won by United in a replay -- and Chelsea away to Leicester.

Manchester City continues their quest for a historic quadruple of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup with a fifth-round trip to Wigan on Monday.

Should Pep Guardiola&#39;s men avoid a repeat of the Latics&#39; shock 2013 FA Cup final victory, City will be at home to Southampton in the last eight.

The ties will be played between March 16 and 19.

Quarter-final draw:

Sheffield&nbsp;or Swansea City v Rochdale or Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United v Brighton

Leicester City v Chelsea

Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

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Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday

Tottenham Hotspur was left in FA Cup limbo after being held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Rochdale in a fifth-round tie on Sunday. It seemed Harry Kane's penalty two minutes from time, which made it 2-1 to the visitors, had seen Spurs straight into the last eight. But Steve Davies's stoppage-time equaliser saw Rochdale make it 2-2 and earn themselves a money-spinning replay at Wembley, Tottenham's temporary home this season while the successor ground to White Hart Lane is built. It was a similar story in the fourth round, with Spurs needing to win a Wembley replay before finally seeing off fourth-tier Newport County. Whichever club wins this last-16 tie will face either Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will also need a replay after Saturday's goalless draw at Hillsborough. Saturday's draw saw four of the top Premier League's top five kept apart in the quarter-finals, with Manchester United hosting Brighton -- a repeat of the 1983 final won by United in a replay -- and Chelsea away to Leicester. Manchester City continues their quest for a historic quadruple of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup with a fifth-round trip to Wigan on Monday. Should Pep Guardiola's men avoid a repeat of the Latics' shock 2013 FA Cup final victory, City will be at home to Southampton in the last eight. The ties will be played between March 16 and 19. Quarter-final draw: Sheffield or Swansea City v Rochdale or Tottenham Hotspur Manchester United v Brighton Leicester City v Chelsea Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

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