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George Galloway may run in Tower Hamlets

The former Respect MP is considering standing for Respect in the vote for Tower Hamlets first directly-elected mayor

September 22, 2010 12:08
George Galloway

ByJennifer Lipman, Jennifer Lipman

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George Galloway is planning to run in an east London mayoral election following the deselection of a Labour candidate with alleged extremist connections.

The pro-Palestinian activist and former Respect MP is considering standing for the party in the vote for Tower Hamlets first directly-elected mayor next month.

Respect had said they would not field a candidate in the contest.

However they are now reviewing this in light of the decision by the Labour National Executive Committee to oust Lutfur Rahman.