Politics, United Kingdom

Anti-Israel MP George Galloway loses seat

Galloway, who previously won on a non-major party ticket in his district, was defeated in the general elections yesterday.

George Galloway. (Photo: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com)

British MP George Galloway, known for his anti-Israel and anti-west attitudes, lost his seat in the UK general election yesterday (Thursday).

According to Jewish Chronicle Editor Jake Wallis Simons, Galloway was known for being friendly with Russia and Iran, regularly appearing on their state media outlets. He also received a Palestinian passport from Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and declared Bradford an "Israel-free zone."

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