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Coverage dated February 29, 2024

Veteran British left-wing disruptor George Galloway wins a special election dominated by war in Gaza

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LONDON (AP) — A veteran left-wing British political disruptor has won a special election in a town in northern England with a big Muslim minority following a contest that was mired in chaos and controversy and dominated by the Israel-Hamas war.

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  1. WJTV Jackson

    Veteran British left-wing disruptor George Galloway wins a special election dominated by war in Gaza (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    LONDON (AP) — A veteran left-wing British political disruptor has won a special election in a town in northern England with a big Muslim minority following a contest that was mired in chaos and controversy and dominated by the Israel-Hamas war.

  2. Al Jazeera

    ‘This is for Gaza’: UK politician wins by-election in blow to Labour Party (opens Al Jazeera)

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    George Galloway wins Rochdale seat by 12,335 votes after running on pro-Palestine campaign.

  3. NBC New York

    ‘This is for Gaza': Middle East conflict defines bizarre by-election in northern English town (opens NBC New York)

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    Controversial and staunchly pro-Palestinian left-wing firebrand George Galloway won a chaotic by-election in Rochdale.

  4. The Conversation US

    What George Galloway’s win ‘for Gaza’ means for Labour’s standing with Muslim voters (opens The Conversation US)

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    The result sends a message to Keir Starmer about Labour’s relationship with Muslim voters.

  5. The Guardian

    ‘This is for Gaza’: George Galloway sweeps to victory in Rochdale byelection (opens The Guardian)

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

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