George Galloway: 'I despise the prime minister'
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George Galloway provides his rebuttal to the Prime Minister's criticisms following his victory in the Rochdale by-election.
Summary
- Galloway counters the Prime Minister's view of his election as 'horrifying', explaining his significant victory over major parties.
- He clarifies his stance on Hezbollah and addresses accusations of backing the organization.
- Galloway dismisses the Prime Minister's comments and challenges the claims of his divisiveness and impact on local issues.
- He expresses disdain for the Prime Minister and outlines his plans upon entering Parliament.
- Galloway responds to allegations of intimidation during the election campaign and asserts the election's fairness.
Chapter 1
George Galloway reacts to the Prime Minister's negative view of his election to Parliament.
- Galloway did not watch the Prime Minister's speech but is aware of the critical comments regarding his election.
- He understands the Prime Minister's disappointment due to the Conservative Party's crushing defeat.
- Galloway highlights his victory against major parties as a rejection of the two-party system.
Chapter 2
Galloway clarifies his position on Hezbollah and Israel's occupation of Lebanon.
- He questions the meaning of 'backing Hezbollah' and states his opposition to Israel's occupation of Lebanon.
- Galloway respects the right of occupied territories to resist occupation and mentions a past debate on the topic.
- He points out Hezbollah's role in Lebanon's government and questions the relevance of the Prime Minister's criticism.
Chapter 3
Galloway defends his election campaign and election win, challenging the Prime Minister's statements.
- He emphasizes his democratic mandate and questions the Prime Minister's authority to criticize him.
- Galloway portrays the Prime Minister as insignificant and reaffirms his own victory in the by-election.
- He dismisses allegations of divisiveness and suggests that the Prime Minister's views hold no weight with him.
Chapter 4
George Galloway outlines his next steps in Parliament and responds to concerns about his campaign tactics.
- He plans to meet with the speaker and to be escorted into Parliament by David Davis MP.
- Galloway expresses disdain for the Prime Minister and states that many people share his view.
- He addresses concerns of intimidation and reiterates the election's validity as declared by the returning officer.
Chapter 5
Sky News covers the public reaction and atmosphere following George Galloway's election win.
- Sky News reports on the reactions in Rochdale to Galloway's responses and the Prime Minister's speech.
- The report highlights the tension and emotions surrounding the by-election campaign.
- Galloway's victory rally is about to start, indicating a celebration of his win despite the contentious atmosphere.
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