George Galloway wins Bradford West by-election

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17549388

Respect Party candidate George Galloway has taken the Bradford West parliamentary seat from Labour, winning the by-election by 10,100 votes.

Mr Galloway, expelled by Labour in 2003, said it was the "most sensational victory" in by-election history. He received 18,341 votes - a 56% share.

He said his victory represented a "total rejection" of the major parties.

At the 2010 General Election, Labour's Marsha Singh, who resigned on health grounds, won with a majority of 5,763 .

The party had held the West Yorkshire seat since 1974, except for a brief period in the 1980s when the sitting MP defected to the SDP.

Labour candidate Imran Hussein came second with 8,201 votes as the party's share of the vote was 20% down on its 2010 figure.

'Bradford spring'

Conservative candidate Jackie Whiteley was third, with 2,746 votes. Jeanette Sunderland, of the Liberal Democrats, secured 1,505 votes.

Mr Galloway, who co-founded the anti-war Respect Party after being expelled by Labour because of his opposition to the Iraq war, said the result represented the "Bradford Spring".

He said the "mammoth majority" and "mammoth vote" represented a "total rejection" of the three major parties in the British political system.

Mr Galloway urged his former party to turn away "decisively" from the course set by former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

He said Labour "must stop imagining that working people and poor people have no option but to support them if they hate the Tory and Liberal Democrat coalition partners.

"They have to stop supporting illegal, bloody, costly foreign wars because one of the reasons why they were so decisively defeated this evening is that the public don't believe that they have atoned for their role in the invasion and occupation of other people's countries and the drowning of those countries in blood."

Mr Galloway urged his former colleagues to "stop taking their supporters for granted" and "unite the coalition" it once had.

The Respect politician was mobbed by supporters as he left the count.

Labour's candidate did not make a speech after the results were announced, but Labour MP Toby Perkins said the Bradford West result was "desperately disappointing".

He attributed Mr Galloway's success partly to his celebrity status from having appeared on TV reality show Celebrity Big Brother which he said had been "a very significant factor".

Mr Perkins said: "I think frankly there wasn't a lot the other parties could do about it. [Voters had] seen him on Big Brother.

"They wanted him on their streets and now they've got it, and let's hope that he lives up to the promise that he's made to them and actually delivers on the optimism that surrounds his campaign."

"Now, would you like me to be the cat?"

:laugh2:

Seriously though - the man's a joke ..... :rolleyes:

[arista]

George Galloway got 18,341 for Respect Party Knockout Win

Imran Hussain got 8,201 for Labour.


Utter Bliss a Kick in the Teeth
Labour were meant to win this.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/03/30/article-2122523-12653437000005DC-133_306x423.jpg

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/mar/30/george-galloway-bradford-west-byelection

[Ammi]

..I was just about to post this news
...absolutely don't like the guy at all

[arista]

..I was just about to post this news
...absolutely don't like the guy at all


Thats OK
I can understand that.

He is like Marmite.


But Labour were de to win this
but the young man
they put up, kept using his Leader as a example.
And its a Kick In The Teeth
to the shocked Labour Party.

[Me. I Am Salman]

There's already a thread in the CBB Series 1-8 forum..

[arista]

But this is Headline News
Massive Story all over UK News
not a current big brother story

["Galloway claimed the path to his victory went back to "the path of treason by Tony Blair in 1994" that has taken Labour "so far away from its traditional supporters that people feel neglected and betrayed".]


http://news.sky.com/home/politics/article/16199081

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17549388


On BBC1 just Now
the Deputy Leader of Labour
was asked "Is there a Problem with your Leader Ed"
she refused to answer.

But it needs to get a Answer.

[Brother Leon]

Great guy when I met him.

He at least has a clue when it comes to foreign affairs.

[InOne]

I think a big reason he won is because Bradford has a massive Muslim community and he has always been a hero in their eyes with his views on the war and that.

[arista]

I think a big reason he won is because Bradford has a massive Muslim community and he has always been a hero in their eyes with his views on the war and that.



Yes
And he Kicked Pathetic Labour in the Teeth



Bliss

[arista]

Great guy when I met him.

He at least has a clue when it comes to foreign affairs.


Bang On Right

[MTVN]

He's a tosser but I don't mind him, he's not afraid of a bit of controversy at least

[arista]

He's a tosser but I don't mind him, he's not afraid of a bit of controversy at least


Yes Ideal to win Outright.


Feck Labour.

[Kizzy]

George won due to his pitchfork approach, the state of bradford city centre would not have been left a building site if it was further south for one. And the other as has been said is the anti war message to the aisian community.
But no doubt there will be much crowing about this from certain sections today....:rolleyes:

[arista]

George Live on Boulton
SkyNewsHD
just told us
Labour kept saying vote for their
Pakistani Muslim, he said that was wrong.



What a Winner
Outright

[Jordan.]

Must have seen that 'cat' clip on tv ten times today.

[arista]

Must have seen that 'cat' clip on tv ten times today.


Yes there is better Clips of him Shouting at others
in the house.
I wish they would show other clips as well

[Kizzy]

Just focussing on how he will say and do anything for publicity...

[Brother Leon]

George for PM tbh.

[King Gizzard]

Wish he would just piss off forever

[arista]

Clever George
just said the same on ITV1 News
about Labour
who said they had the Pakistani Muslim
using that as the reason? , which is wrong.


Of Course having Toffy nosed Ed Miliband
as the Labour Leader ,who rushed to a Greggs
a few days back,
is a Issue in Local Elections.

[Livia]

The turn out was around 50%... so half the people eligible to vote just couldn't be bothered.

Labour will never will a raffle while Ed Miliband is their leader. He is one of the biggest weapons in the Tory arsenal.

[arista]

The turn out was around 50%... so half the people eligible to vote just couldn't be bothered.

Labour will never will a raffle while Ed Miliband is their leader. He is one of the biggest weapons in the Tory arsenal.

Yes Labour Voters changing to Respect
and many more not voting
could be angry having to suffer the Labour Leader
pounce on a biddie at a Greggs , on the news.

[arista]

Wish he would just piss off forever


No he is a Maverick
and Attacks Pathetic Labour.

Utter Bliss.

[Kizzy]

No he is a Maverick
and Attacks Pathetic Labour.

Utter Bliss.

I kind of thought that was the point to rubbish the other parties you are in opposing?
Im guessing he dosen't reckon much to the conservatives either..
He could also be a tad bitter?

[Brother Leon]

This is the best thing from a Politician ever..

249JaIaubVw

Wiped the floor with the clueless woman.

[MTVN]

"What a silly question, what a silly person you are" :joker:

[Kizzy]

Oh...he seems very interested in foriegn policies....And he has been elected in bradford west...Starting to make more sense.

[arista]

Yes George
is one of a kind

[arista]

Oh...he seems very interested in foriegn policies....And he has been elected in bradford west...Starting to make more sense.


Yes he is now on his Double Decker
open top floor tour.


This was a Labour safe seat.

[Z]

As much as people make him out to be a joke because of CBB; he makes very good points and is very direct in his approach and in a day and age where politicians are more concerned about not tipping the balance, that stands out a lot. His points about Labour thinking people will vote for them just because they're not Conservative or Labour are totally valid.

[Jack_]

I quite like George actually, so I'm happy about the result. He was great on CBB as well, the 'cat' thing still makes me piss myself.

[arista]

I quite like George actually, so I'm happy about the result. He was great on CBB as well, the 'cat' thing still makes me piss myself.


Yes I jumped with Joy early this morning
as he Kicked Pathetic Labour in the Teeth
with a Massive Win
in a Safe Labour Seat.

Labour kept saying we have a Pakistani Muslim
they are Freaking Crazy.
He was no match to The Blue Eyed George
who got votes from Young English
and Young Muslims.

I want him Live on TV more
as No one can put him down
if you dare he will atttack your network.


Radio 5 sent a cheeky young women reporter
who was Negative all the time
Stupid move.

Some want him as the PM.

[joeysteele]

Personally, I didn't expect him to win and I was even more stunned at the majority he has.

Okay, by elections do this at times but for not only the main opposition but in fact the only main party opposition to the Govt to lose so badly even on a lower turnout in a seat they have held since 1974,should set some alarm bells ringing.

If some new wave of voting and opinion happened in the majority of seats, the old and tired party system would need to be really woken up, but shaken heavily and massively reformed.
The problem with party politics is that candidates only see the voters as important at election time, once elected and the party machines move in then that is where voters get disillusioned.

One swallow doesn't make a summer but Galloway has really scored a blinder here,he has rocked Labour, who should have walked in as to taking the seat anyway,he has though seen the Conservatives off too, Baroness Warzi was unbelievable in crowing because they have saved their deposit in a seat they were 2nd in just over 18 months ago and the Lib Dems,well are they even worth a mention.

Amazing result and like him or not, today the political world revolves around George Galloway.I am going to predict that he will even hold this seat at the next General Election,especially if Ed Miliband is still leader then of Labour.

[MTVN]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17564057

Think he talks quite a lot of sense here really

[Mystic Mock]

His just as insane as the BNP leaders,how his got elected in anything is shocking.

[arista]

Personally, I didn't expect him to win and I was even more stunned at the majority he has.

Okay, by elections do this at times but for not only the main opposition but in fact the only main party opposition to the Govt to lose so badly even on a lower turnout in a seat they have held since 1974,should set some alarm bells ringing.

If some new wave of voting and opinion happened in the majority of seats, the old and tired party system would need to be really woken up, but shaken heavily and massively reformed.
The problem with party politics is that candidates only see the voters as important at election time, once elected and the party machines move in then that is where voters get disillusioned.

One swallow doesn't make a summer but Galloway has really scored a blinder here,he has rocked Labour, who should have walked in as to taking the seat anyway,he has though seen the Conservatives off too, Baroness Warzi was unbelievable in crowing because they have saved their deposit in a seat they were 2nd in just over 18 months ago and the Lib Dems,well are they even worth a mention.

Amazing result and like him or not, today the political world revolves around George Galloway.I am going to predict that he will even hold this seat at the next General Election,especially if Ed Miliband is still leader then of Labour.


And Ed is says he is going up there to talk to people?
I hope he gets Paint chucked on him.


Just a few weeks and more
Local Elections.


Kicking Pathetic Labour in the Teeth

Utter Bliss.

[King Gizzard]

Good old Labour

[Mystic Mock]

I still can't get over when he said that he thought the innocent people on the London busses deserved to be bombed.

His a disgusting man and how anybody can agree with his policies is beyond me,his just a leftie version of the BNP,and when I say that I mean in the insane policies that his got.

[MTVN]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/mar/30/george-galloway-star-power-bradford

When Galloway eventually emerged from the sports centre, his supporters carried him aloft like a football captain who had taken his team to an FA Cup triumph. "RE-SPECT! RE-SPECT!" chanted his patient fans, adding, "George for prime minister" He was then driven into town in a Hummer – the armoured car favoured by Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was governor of California – where hundreds of supporters had been waiting for him since polls closed at 10pm. Car horns honked to celebrate his arrival at the campaign HQ in Grattan Road, and Galloway climbed on top of a grey car and was handed a megaphone to preach to the assembled faithful. "All praise to Allah," he yelled, to jubilant cries of "Allah, Allah".

:joker: :joker:

[MTVN]

I still can't get over when he said that he thought the innocent people on the London busses deserved to be bombed.

His a disgusting man and how anybody can agree with his policies is beyond me,his just a leftie version of the BNP,and when I say that I mean in the insane policies that his got.

Hows that?

[InOne]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/mar/30/george-galloway-star-power-bradford



:joker: :joker:

****ing hell :bored: :joker:

[arista]

I still can't get over when he said that he thought the innocent people on the London busses deserved to be bombed.

His a disgusting man and how anybody can agree with his policies is beyond me,his just a leftie version of the BNP,and when I say that I mean in the insane policies that his got.


He never said it like that.


Its a Great Win
Labour had that since 1974


He is nothing like a left version of BNP.


Give him Credit on a Masive Win.

[Mystic Mock]

Hows that?

Well he seems to be against anyone that isn't Muslim,just like the BNP are against anyone that isn't British and white skinned.

[Mystic Mock]

He never said it like that.

Its a Great Win
Labour had that since 1974


He is nothing like a left version of BNP.


Give him Credit on a Masive Win.

That's how he mean't it.

[Jords]

meow

that is all

[Mystic Mock]

meow

that is all

:joker:

[arista]

Well he seems to be against anyone that isn't Muslim,just like the BNP are against anyone that isn't British and white skinned.


You Are Wrong
Even the Conservative Lady gave George Credit for
going to see Young Muslims
then going to see Young White people.

You have so much info wrong

[Brother Leon]

What a great man :joker:

[arista]

What a great man :joker:



Yes a Massive Win.

[Mystic Mock]

You Are Wrong
Even the Conservative Lady gave George Credit for
going to see Young Muslims
then going to see Young White people.

You have so much info wrong

I've heard his policies on CBB and his insane,and he can go to white people all he likes,we all know he has clear preferences which is not a good leader considering everbody is mean't to be treated as equals.

[arista]

I've heard his policies on CBB and his insane,and he can go to white people all he likes,we all know he has clear preferences which is not a good leader considering everbody is mean't to be treated as equals.



Rubbish they Cut it all.


You are have got facts Wrong,

He went to visit local Whites in the area
not just Muslims.

thats from the Conservative Lady that watched him


Stupid Labour kept saying they had a
Pakistani Muslim - Stupid to keep pushing that.


Jedward
you are Out Of Order

[Mystic Mock]

Rubbish they Cut it all.


You are have got facts Wrong,

He went to visit local Whites in the area
not just Muslims.

thats from the Conservative Lady that watched him


Stupid Labour kept saying they had a
Pakistani Muslim - Stupid to keep pushing that.


Jedward
you are Out Of Order

I watched the LF of that year so I know what he was like.

And how am I out of order?:joker: I think his an insane freak and im not the only one that thinks so either.

Labour is the most sane left wing party imo.

[arista]

I watched the LF of that year so I know what he was like.

And how am I out of order?:joker: I think his an insane freak and im not the only one that thinks so either.

Labour is the most sane left wing party imo.


So Did I - They Cut his Political Talk.

He Won by a Massive Amount

Pathetic Labour Got Kicked In The Teeth.
Labours Leader is a Plank.

[joeysteele]

And Ed is says he is going up there to talk to people?
I hope he gets Paint chucked on him.


Just a few weeks and more
Local Elections.


Kicking Pathetic Labour in the Teeth

Utter Bliss.

He should have done that during the election and not take the people for granted.

[arista]

He should have done that during the election and not take the people for granted.


Yes


http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2012/Mar/Week4/16199905.jpg

http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2012/Mar/Week4/16199887.jpg

2 papers pick George for Front Page

[Kizzy]

Hmmmm plenty for me to chew on tomorrow......hehehe

[Kizzy]

Shame Mr Galloway did not know what town he was in when he won...
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/894819-new-bradford-mp-galloway-in-twitter-slip-celebrating-victory-in-blackburn