George Galloway Wins Rochdale By-election, Shaking Labour's Election Prospects

The Workers Party of Britain gains its first MP as Galloway capitalizes on Labour's candidate withdrawal and focuses campaign on Israel-Gaza conflict.

• George Galloway, a pro-Palestinian former Labour member, wins Rochdale by-election with nearly 6,000 votes, becoming the Workers Party of Britain's first MP.
• Labour Party faces criticism for withdrawing support from its candidate Azhar Ali too close to the by-election, allowing Galloway to capitalize on the situation.
• Galloway's campaign, heavily focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict, appeals to Rochdale's significant Muslim population, criticizing Labour and Conservative stances.
• Labour apologizes to Rochdale voters for not fielding a candidate, as Galloway's victory is seen as a warning ahead of the general election.
• Galloway's controversial career includes being expelled from Labour in 2003, accusations of anti-Semitism, and previous electoral victories on a pro-Palestinian platform.

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