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George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

The contest in Rochdale has seen accusations of intimidation and divisiveness, but resulted in a majority for Mr Galloway of more than 5,000 votes.

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

The Scot has become an MP for the third time after another heated campaign.

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

Among those paying tribute was Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles.

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

National Trust predicts a draw-out spring blooming season with ‘ripples of blossom’ across the country – barring a prolonged cold snap.

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

The record label said it recognises the dispute ‘might be uncomfortable at the moment’ for songwriters.

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

George Galloway’s party has said the controversial Scot is on course to return to the House of Commons.

Tony Hudgell honoured by hospital in thanks for fundraising efforts

Tony Hudgell honoured by hospital in thanks for fundraising efforts

The nine-year-old has raised £1.8 million for charity and was thanked for his efforts with a surprise.

Polls close in divisive Rochdale by-election

Polls close in divisive Rochdale by-election

George Galloway has emerged as the favourite after Labour withdrew its support from candidate Azhar Ali.

Brianna Ghey’s mother discusses concerns over online safety with Rishi Sunak

Brianna Ghey’s mother discusses concerns over online safety with Rishi Sunak

Esther Ghey held a video call with the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan.

Rishi Sunak’s vow to clear asylum backlog caused ‘perverse’ decisions – report

Rishi Sunak’s vow to clear asylum backlog caused ‘perverse’ decisions – report

In December 2022, the Prime Minister pledged to ‘abolish’ a 92,000-strong backlog of asylum claims by the end of 2023.

Chancellor urged to keep cost of living support for vulnerable families

Chancellor urged to keep cost of living support for vulnerable families

Almost 90 parliamentarians said scrapping the Household Support Fund would push more people into poverty and destitution.

MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices

MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices

Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said his Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill would also offer protections, including to parents.

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

The late TV star took part in BBC One entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

The Solihull MP said he was exploring his legal options after Essex Police dropped its investigation into allegations against him.

Putin’s nuclear threat over Ukraine ‘deplorable’, says UK foreign minister

Putin’s nuclear threat over Ukraine ‘deplorable’, says UK foreign minister

The Russian leader made his remarks in a state-of-the-nation address.

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana pays tribute to her ‘wonderful, brave’ husband

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana pays tribute to her ‘wonderful, brave’ husband

The TV cook has died at the age of 66.

Border protections at UK airports ‘neither effective nor efficient’

Border protections at UK airports ‘neither effective nor efficient’

Sacked borders and immigration watchdog David Neal said the basics were ‘not being done well’ at arrival halls.

Preventing Gaza famine ‘impossible’ under current restrictions, say MPs

Preventing Gaza famine ‘impossible’ under current restrictions, say MPs

MPs said they had heard ‘compelling evidence’ that breaches of humanitarian law were being committed by both sides of the Gaza conflict.

Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

Staff working with children in NI asylum hotels ‘not checked or trained’

An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children found they were placed into unregulated emergency accommodation.

Kidney failure patients ‘up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack’

Kidney failure patients ‘up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack’

Research from the British Heart Foundation suggests patients with kidney failure are many more times higher than the general population.

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