In the Rochdale election, George Galloway received significant support, securing 12,500 votes, a notable achievement given the electorate size of 70,000 and a 40% turnout. Analysis suggests that a substantial portion of his support, approximately 5,600 votes, came from the Muslim community, which constitutes 25% of the electorate. However, Galloway's appeal extended beyond this demographic, with around 7,000 votes coming from non-Muslims. This cross-community support highlights a rejection of mainstream parties and a united front against the establishment. The Workers' Party and supporters of Galloway emphasized the broad base of his support, including significant backing from white/English voters. The campaign's success is seen as a response to perceived contempt from mainstream parties, notably the Labour Party, which faced criticism for its stance towards the electorate. Notably, Galloway received 12,335 out of 13,469 post votes, further underscoring his widespread appeal.
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MOST OF GEORGE GALLOWAY’S 12,500 VOTES WERE FROM NON MUSLIMS So the people came together to vote for the anti-establishment candidate. Don’t listen to the propaganda https://t.co/QK7LO5AGCr
George Galloway got 12,335 out of 13,469 post votes. https://t.co/7KzDAvyZ2c
The people of Rochdale voted for @georgegalloway and thoroughly rejected the mainstream parties. I'm sure the contempt @UKLabour hold for the electorate has only made them more popular the their 7% result! https://t.co/NdLAYvaiaD
Well said! I can tell you this for nothing as I was campaigning for @georgegalloway and @WorkersPartyGB almost every day. The support was coming from white/English voters everywhere. I did comment accordingly during the campaign! https://t.co/JMGWmEaKog
Rochdale electorate: 70,000. 40% turnout so 28,000 votes. Muslims make up 25% so 7,000. If 80% of Muslims voted for Galloway we get 5,600. Galloway got 12,500 votes. So approx 7,000 votes were non-Muslims. So much for 'divisive'. The Rochdale vote united Muslims and non-Muslims. https://t.co/Pw38bsWL03