Galloway returns to Parliament in sensational win in Bradford West - Labour/Coalition smashed

[BigTom]

Yeah, that's true but at the time she was getting shitloads of hate mail/threats from the far right and from islamo nutcases and Respect had imploded.

ah ok, I couldn't remember what the ill health was, just that she left for genuine reasons as opposed to using "ill health" as a euphamism for "I did something naughty I don't want to be revealed" or "I pissed off the wrong person".

 

[DotCommunist]

looks like the interviewer was just trying to cunt him a bit and he wasn't having it. Not on his big day.

 

[treelover]

Anyone scanning how the far right is viewing it?, fair few appearing on CIF with 'ominous powellian' warnings...

I suspect it will encourage them to set up their own parties, as the EDL is doing, there was a poll last year(by searchlight) that suggested over 50% of people would vote for the F/R if they abandoned racism, violence..

not sure about the poll, but its a hard sell for the fascists to abandon their core beliefs...

 

[articul8]

Christmas come early for the EDL (good Christians that they are)?

 

[DotCommunist]

no, the EDL will just continue to die on its arse slowly

 

[butchersapron]

Christmas come early for the EDL (good Christians that they are)?

Yeah, they should stick with labour multi-culturalism.

 

[Smokeandsteam]

ah ok, I couldn't remember what the ill health was, just that she left for genuine reasons as opposed to using "ill health" as a euphamism for "I did something naughty I don't want to be revealed" or "I pissed off the wrong person".

I think it was taking its toll for sure, so she might not fancy going through it again on a bigger platform. What started this was a discussion about credible candidates from the left and if she stood I think she would be, and Byrne is such a wanker I hope she does tbh.

 

[imposs1904]

GG walkout - he said 'from the left', she (oxbridge)missed it, started bad - not really a walkout.

she made an arse of herself. I hate it when journos make me have sympathy for George.

 

[Pickman's model]

Salma Yaqoob does have a profile in the city and ime generally comes over well in the local media. She got a decent vote in the last GE too. Other than that agree entirely with this and what Treelover posted above.

But the result does make another leftie realignment inevitable as they seek the magic formula of credibility via magic rather than hard graft.

I accepy sy has a fair profile in brum: but take her out of there to somewhere like eg leicester and I doubt she'd do so well

 

[Smokeandsteam]

I accepy sy has a fair profile in brum: but take her out of there to somewhere like eg leicester and I doubt she'd do so well

Of course, but we are talking about a credible challenge from the left to Byrne for the elected mayor of Birmingham.

 

[articul8]

Yeah, they should stick with labour multi-culturalism.

You think Galloway is challenging liberal multiculturalism with his identity politics?

 

[butchersapron]

You think Galloway is challenging liberal multiculturalism with his identity politics?

Nope, you are both promoting it. Oh look, articul8 is about to find about the AYMs - vote labour will be the conclusion.

 

[treelover]

Glad I don't live in Birmingham, imagine having that twat in power in your city, much worse than Boris!

 

[Kaka Tim]

she made an arse of herself. I hate it when journos make me have sympathy for George.

Have to say - GG describing the three main parties as three cheeks of the same arse made me laugh quite a lot.

 

[ViolentPanda]

A martyr and warrior. Blessed are we to even read your posts.

Yes, blessed is the indefatigable one.

 

[articul8]

appropriate thread to use that phrase - but don't care for the association

 

[ViolentPanda]

appropriate thread to use that phrase - but don't care for the association

Tough shit.

 

[articul8]

You join and apply pressure through voting labour then getting dissapointed then leaving

Yes, I thought it might be possible to create a Socialist Alliance outside the party, and saw Stop the War/Respect emerge, and even at the height of Blair's unpopularity it wasn't possible to create a viable alternative. I don't see any evidence of why it should be possible in circumstances when *on a national basis* Labour can position itself as the only alternative to the hated coalition. Yes there's unhappiness with Labour, and this is hefty defeat. But it is one by-election.

Can someone please explain why this won't be just another "defeat of Oona King" moment?

 

[butchersapron]

Yes, I thought it might be possible to create a Socialist Alliance outside the party, and saw Stop the War/Respect emerge, and even at the height of Blair's unpopularity it wasn't possible to create a viable alternative. I don't see any evidence of why it should be possible in circumstances when *on a national basis* Labour can position itself as the only alternative to the hated coalition. Yes there's unhappiness with Labour, and this is hefty defeat. But it is one by-election.

Can someone please explain why this won't be just another "defeat of Oona King" moment?

Indeed, nothing here but victory for labour. Nothing

 

[butchersapron]

Yes there's unhappiness with Labour, and this is hefty defeat. But it is one by-election

Harriet, been trying get you all day...

 

[Bernie Gunther]

GG walkout - he said 'from the left', she (oxbridge)missed it, started bad - not really a walkout.

 

[moochedit]

Of course, but we are talking about a credible challenge from the left to Byrne for the elected mayor of Birmingham.

The haven't had the referendum on having a mayor yet. Is Brum likely to vote yes ? (not seen any polls)

 

[butchersapron]

Yes there's unhappiness with Labour, and this is hefty defeat. But it is one by-election

How fucking lazy can you get?

 

[BigTom]

The haven't had the referendum on having a mayor yet. Is Brum likely to vote yes ? (not seen any polls)

voted no last time, but the yes campaign is far, far more visible than the no campaign this time. I've not seen any polls either.

 

[Smokeandsteam]

The haven't had the referendum on having a mayor yet. Is Brum likely to vote yes ? (not seen any polls)

Vote on whether to have one is on 3rd May with the election in, I think, November. The last poll I saw had a majority in favour. Though another one had 59% unaware that there was a referendum taking place.

 

[articul8]

Indeed, nothing here but victory for labour. Nothing

how is it different from Bethnal Green. Galloway can whip up an anti-Labour mood to further his own profile. Where's this going?

 

[butchersapron]

The prof (three years ago damning GG's sectarianism) now winning it against sectarianism.Like a junky with a foil bag

 

[butchersapron]

how is it different from Bethnal Green. Galloway can whip up an anti-Labour mood to further his own profile. Where's this going?

What do you mean how is it different?

 

[butchersapron]

how is it different from Bethnal Green. Galloway can whip up an anti-Labour mood to further his own profile. Where's this going?

Tactical thought, you're known for that.That you don't know tells hacks like you

 

[coley]

He did exploit their anger and resentment, yes. And he was able to do that as a result of a consistent record of opposing UK military action over the past decade. I don't doubt that he is genuine in that opposition. It would be rather extraordinary if he weren't.

No, I think he has identified a sure fire means of gaining support in a key area and exploited it to the hilt, IMOA