Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-election
Summary
The Workers Party of Britain, led by George Galloway, decided not to run in the Gorton and Denton by-election. The party wants to focus on what it believes is best for the working-class. The by-election follows the resignation of Andrew Gwynne due to health issues.Key Facts
- The Workers Party of Britain chose not to enter the Gorton and Denton by-election.
- George Galloway leads the Workers Party of Britain.
- The party considered four candidates but decided against participating.
- Andrew Gwynne's resignation from his seat due to health reasons led to the by-election.
- In the July 2024 general election, Galloway's party received 10.3% of the vote.
- Andrew Gwynne had won 50.8% of the vote, causing a majority of over 13,000 votes.
- The party criticized the Labour Party and claimed British citizens have suffered economically.
- The Workers Party also opposed the introduction of digital ID cards and criticized spending on the war in Ukraine.
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