"George Galloway's Pro-Palestinian Victory Shakes Up UK Politics"

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Labour leader Keir Starmer apologizes to voters in Rochdale after George Galloway's victory in the by-election, attributing the loss to the party's withdrawal of support for their candidate over alleged antisemitic remarks. Galloway's win was described as Starmer's "worst nightmare," with an independent candidate coming in second and the Conservatives in third place. Galloway campaigned on Middle East-related causes and warned Labour of consequences for their stance on the region. The result is expected to intensify pressure on Starmer to toughen Labour's stance on Israel, but its impact on the general election is uncertain.
- Rochdale by-election: Keir Starmer apologises to voters after George Galloway win BBC.com
- 'This Is for Gaza': George Galloway, Leftist Firebrand, Wins U.K. Seat The New York Times
- Pro-Palestinian firebrand politician wins UK byelection in blow to main opposition Labour Party CNN
- Where populists rush in: How George Galloway harnessed the Middle East to derail an election in forgotten Rochdale POLITICO Europe
- Britain's Galloway wins parliament seat with Gaza agenda, vows to take on Labour Reuters UK
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