Helen Pidd’s report of George Galloway’s victory in Bradford West recounts what happened just after he had
arrived back from the count:
First of all this suggests that enthusiasm for Galloway wasn’t, as some are suggesting, driven by his opposition to austerity but by his sectional appeal. Second, it is a depressing reminder of what is happening to British politics.‘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!” And on it went. “Long live Iraq! Long live Palestine!” ‘
There’ll be a lot of ink spilled in the next few days on the limitations of Britain’s political parties. Much of this will be accurate: it is hardly inspiring that the argument of the three main parties so often boils down to we are the least worst option.
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