In Rochdale, residents have expressed strong disapproval of the Labour Party's position on Gaza, particularly for not calling for a ceasefire and what is perceived as a betrayal of once loyal Labour voters. Labour councillor Azhar Ali faced confrontations in a restaurant, including being run out of shops and subjected to homophobic slurs. George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, launched his campaign for the Rochdale by-election with a Palestinian flag present, promising to bridge the community's gaps. The campaign attracted a significant turnout, with 493 activists attending the launch. Accusations of Labour's support for genocide in Gaza have intensified the local community's discontent with the party.
Out and about canvassing and leaflet dropping in North #Rochdale in the cold 🥶wind💨 and snow❄️❄️ Jobs to be done. Leaflets won’t post themselves!! @WorkersPartyGB @georgegalloway #Gaza #RochdaleByElection https://t.co/l1IsgRxkjt
Why did #Labour choose a former advisor to the War Criminal #TonyBlair to stand against me of all people? #RochdaleByElection #BoycottLabour #Gaza
Revealed: Labour’s Rochdale by-election candidate has helped raise millions for extremist mosque https://t.co/mmlutba2ct
OH DEAR... The troubling backstory of Labour Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali – 5Pillars #RochdaleByElection #Gaza #BoycottLabour https://t.co/RwoshAN7sK
Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, is a former adviser to war criminal Tony Blair and has been described by Lancashire County Council as a "champion for the Prevent agenda." https://t.co/Ud71akSWXW
Apparently the Labour candidate in Rochdale has asked that Keir Starmer stay away from Rochdale. It’s a shame. I’m sure the good people of Rochdale would happily tell Starmer what they think of his support for Israel. Labour deserves a thrashing in Rochdale.
"We don't support Zionists!" A circulating video of a lady in Rochdale town rejecting to welcome Labour Party activists due to the party's stance of supporting Israel's genocide in Gaza. https://t.co/Mwh82CJMTd
ROCHDALE IS REJECTING LABOUR DUE TO THEIR SUPPORT OF GENOCIDE “We don’t support Zionists, Goodbye” https://t.co/msUVIM7eba
Labour spokesperson on George Galloway’s decision to stand in Rochdale by-election: “The last thing Rochdale needs is the division and chaos and intimidation that comes with George Galloway's self-serving, one-man circus.”
On Saturday it was brilliant to launch the campaign in St Anne's for Lynne Dagg and then canvassing for Brandon Feeley in Washington South. A fantastic reception on the doors, with many switching support to Labour.🌹 https://t.co/atubCJtzol
During his campaign for the 2024 Rochdale by-election held on 6 February, George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, could be seen with a Palestinian flag hanging by a railing, promised to the people of Rochdale that he will “bridge the gap or gaps between the… https://t.co/3u573b8qpC
Four foul mouthed Muslim Asians give Labour's prospective candidate for Rochdale Azhar Ali OBE @CllrAzharAli abuse with homophobic slurs in a restaurant. Inciteful comments include: "Free, free Palestine..f**k Labour..walk out you pr**k". https://t.co/cJaBM78QNS
We are fighting for the votes of everybody in Rochdale The reasons why Rochdale has slipped down every division, every table has been relegated over and over again is not because of Abdul, who runs the store on the corner, or Anjud, who has a car showroom. It's labour that has… https://t.co/eN1keC9Uyh
George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, launched his campaign for the 2024 Rochdale by-election, receiving a large turnout. https://t.co/JKcGQhNG3y
Howzat! Campaign launch. 493 activists and 23 days to go! #RochdaleByElection #BoycottLabour #Gaza https://t.co/nkbtHd4Lz9
UK Labour Party candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali, was yelled at by local residents at a restaurant because of the party’s stance on Palestine and not calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/akg8IGlIJ7
Hundreds turn out for @georgegalloway campaign Launch in Rochdale. Meanwhile, the labour candidate is getting run out of shops by customers. “Labour have failed Rochdale, the local Labour Council and Councillors have mismanaged the finite resources” 🥀 https://t.co/5Ww8g8RdP0
Massive turnout at the launch of George Galloway’s campaign in Rochdale. https://t.co/tWR8eDfErW
LOCAL ROCHDALE RESIDENTS LET LABOUR COUNCILLOR KNOW WHAT THEY THINK OF THEM NOT CALLING FOR A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA https://t.co/T9p0jNB1Sl
“We don’t support Zionists, Goodbye” 👋🏽 The people of Rochdale are rejecting the Labour Party, the local community are saying enough is enough. Labour are paying the price for their stance on Gaza. They are paying the price for their betrayal of once loyal labour voters. 🥀 https://t.co/1nwFy14Z63