It's possible to disagree with some of George Galloway's opinions whilst admiring him enormously for what he is doing to fight genocide.

Starmer is a disgrace.

How pathetic and laughable is Sunak, trying to sound all statesman like and serious but he is like a sulky mummy's boy who didn't get his own way. Well done George Galloway - you stand tall WAY above these clowns.

I will never vote for Tories and Labour has lost my vote for life . I will vote for individuals who possess integrity and will defend our democratic values. Not those who have sold our country to Terrorists states such as Israel

Genocide is the worst crime and stamer is for genocide

I have just watched the interview. They definitely did not stitch George up. He had over 10 minutes to set out his viewpoint

We need more people like mr G. Galloway,and mr J. Corbyn and K. Livingston decent human being.

Livingstone was historically 100 per cent accurate

Vote the Anti war workers party!

George Galloway all the Way God Bless you Mr Galloway lots of love from North of Ireland 🇮🇪. FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE 🇯🇴

I really like George Galloway. He speaks the facts as they are, stands up for human rights, charismatic, and is down to earth. This is what we need in the UK.

We need change. Galloway is a breath of fresh air in this stagnant offensive smell of the political class.

Sunak is lying, GG does not glorify Hamas , seems like Sunak is a worried man

Mr Sunak didn’t get a mandate from the British people. Mr Galloway did!

I am going to state as a Gay man that Mr G is entitled to his views on sexuality and relationships and I respect them . The Liberals should stop accusing people of being homophobic just because others disagree with their position , it is groundless. I will probably be accused of being a self hating Gay ! The Far Left also need to cease being so pure if they seriously want to see a mass Socialist party for Working People . There should be room and respect for diverging views .

Join George's workers party.

I love the way the 'New Labour' candidate walked of the stage almost immediately after George Galloway started his acceptance speech. That is indicative of 'New Labour's complete contempt for the electorate of Rochdale and the democratic process.

They tried and failed, we the people see the truth! We will support you through thick and thin! 👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

George Galloway: The state's new Arthur Scargill. Keep on going mate! For all our sakes.

I watched the whole 2 hours interview with Novara Media. I've seen the context. Now can I say that that the extended discussion on the matter just solidifies the views he expresses in the clip? The victimism is insane.

George is of the true left-I’m old enough to remember when his views were considered centre/left. We’ve shifted so far right that true Labour is now deemed Communist

Well done George, keep scaring the established goons

I'm appalled by John Mann's psychotic attack on Ken Livingston, and appalled that he's now in the House of Lords. What a political system we have.

Galloway criticized the behavior not the person doing it. But Bastani tried to misrepresent what Galloway said. Like if you criticize alcohol consumption behavior and say I don’t want my kids to be taught that drinking is the norm. Then someone claims that you said people who drink alcohol are not normal. Galloway doesn’t think that people are different types . He thinks they’re all the same but have different behaviors. And he said he would respect them even if he doesn’t identify with their behavior.

Disappointed with NM. Thought they were different and would not stoop to MSM levels. Very disingenuous of them.

I watched the full NM interview before this one, and got confused because hearing Galloway's full views on a range of issues was not a stitch up. But only sharing 1 clip in time with elections, before the agreed time, is definitely suspicious at best.

Nah guys, c'mon, GG had 2 hours, wasn't pressured or antagonised in any way and was even offered by AB to rephrase "normal" and maintained it. No reason to be salty about it other than at himself.

George is the last great man in the UK

You can't accuse Owen of not caring about Palestinians. He basically has a show criticising Israel.

Don't agree with Galloway on some things but he and his party will get my vote. No other party represents working people, fully supports the Palestinian people and is anti war and anti imperialism. Aaron Bastani is a weak liberal, and liberal politics in these dire times is insufficient.

I'm one of your voters George.

Sunak - 'This has gone on long enough'. He should be referring to his own tenure as PM when he uses such words. Mr Unelected.

I am 100% voting WP.

I am a homosexual man, and I'm in support of Galloway, there are far more important issues facing our society than children finding out that homosexuality is normal or not, and that transmen and women are real men and women or not, these matters pale in comparison with our foreign affairs, with racism, with taxes and wages, with rights of the working force which I'm a proud part of. Also Galloway has always been an ally when it came to LGBT's civil rights. He voted in favour of our rights time and time again. Please remember that.

_"Snip",_ lol! He's got _a history_ of homophobia, transphobia and other 'phobias', and I watched the interview and I got the distinct impression his comments _were_ in context! His argument of _"I'm speaking on behalf of other parents with the same view"_ just smacks of _"we're not racists, but..."!_ 🙄 As for him blocking NM and Bastani, it's a bit hypocritical after he's complained so much about being blocked by others, himself. 🤦 There's so much that I can't stand about this fella, and I'm a "Leftie Northerner", too (just so he can't call me a fake leftist liberal, or whatever it was) however, I do like his ability to wind up the establishment, and his commitment to the people of Palestine is very highly commendable! ✊🇵🇸❤🇬🇧❤🇵🇸✊

The worst part of the NM upload was Bastani's patronising intro. I even tried to post a comment calling them out on it but they blocked me.

The full interview is excellent and worth viewing. GG has specific beliefs driven by his Roman Catholic faith and which he has always stood by so this is not new news. He also accepts all and has won awards for his stance on supporting many issues including gay rights so its a cheap and understandable shot by the establishment because they are in a panic on his growing support from a variety of groups.

I trust GG than any other politicians in UK.

I've been a lifelong Labour voter, Wont lie I couldn't stand Ed Miliband the stunt on his brother was just disgusting, he was doomed from the start, then he did the Tories dirty work in Scotland and expected no push back. But the final straw Labour keep tweeting about "here for working people", What about people born disabled? OAP's? people with long covid Jess Philips can say trust needs to be built with the Muslim voters, Right now it feels if you are any of the above mentioned groups Labour dont want you. There's this hubris about them that long term voters will stick with them *worked out well in Scotland didn't it Ed, They had a shadow Minister on BBC earlier this week she was like Rishi Sunak no idea PIP is paid to disabled people IN WORK, the presenter had to tell her 3 times that was the case, Why in god's name would a disabled person vote for them when they are openly boasting about being harder than the tories. It really is Turkeys voting for Christmas, You point this out on social media and the abuse coming back is worse than I get from the Far right, they love to use a certain word then block. Keir Starmer has been offered a good deal with Macron 2nd tier allow free movement of trade and services stop the stupid delays people face, what did he say? No within an hour. I swear people might as well vote Tory because so far nothing will change and it sickens me even having to say that.

I have to say Crispin that you have stood up for the traditional left when so many on the left either haven't done so or worse have attacked people like George who have, against all odds, worked themselves and the left wing as a whole into a position to facilitate the sort of change we desperately need. Many thanks. There are squatters on the left that damn well need removing from it if real social and political change are to be achieved in this country and Novara Media is a very good place to start.

The comments section of the Novara vid is mostly pro GG not pro Novara

I watched the whole interview on Novara, and irrespective of Aaron Bastani's post interview opinion, George Galloway is the most honest MP in parliament. I admire the man greatly. Good luck to the Workers Party of Britain. Is about time the working class of this country had a champion. David Sullivan Artist

George Galloway is the UK national treasure! A breath of fresh air to such immorality/ rot that is pervasive in UK politics. I was sad to hear Novara taking advantage to smear George. We all have our personal opinions - George might have been more discreet in voicing his publicly. But Novara crossed a red line themselves by trying to smear the only rationale political voice in the UK for their own personal interests. Poor judgment on both sides

I've been worried for a while that division between the socially conservative left and the socially liberal left is going to hinder any effective left wing opposition to the Labour/Tory uniparty.

I agree with George Galloway on his Palestine stance and support. I also understand his discomfort with his children learning something he doesn’t agree with. However, children are a different generation and live in a different world than their parents. Therefore, parents may invariably not like certain things their children learn. They need to accept that. I too did things my parents didn’t agree with, but I refused to give my parents agency over me to that extent. As for his views on the traditional family, what’s his stance on divorced patchwork families? That’s a reality in large parts of western society. How does he reconcile with that?

George Galloway does not need to explain or defend himself. Not to me.

NO TO LABOUR, NO TO TORIES, NO TO GENOCIDE, NO TO NOVARA MEDIA!

I think the difference is that GG is being criticised for what he actually said (this video actually confirms his views) whereas Williamson, Livingston, Wandsworth and Corbyn were criticised for a dishonestly-skewed alternative version of what they said. Also GG is not so naive to think NM would not tease the most click-baity section of the interview- it’s what they always do.

We stand with George on his honesty, say it as it is George 👏👏👏.

That snippet made me admire GG even more. The stitch up backfired as far as I’m concerned.

George I heard what LBC did, this is filth, as an MP, try snd get this stinking radio station closed down, you are entitled to your views like anyone else.

Rishi sunak the war criminal

galloways got it right

Cracking interview by Bastani. In the interview George did say that they are not normal and are not equal. Bastani tried to help him clarify saying you mean they're not typical? and Galloway said no I mean they are not normal. Spin it all you like George but thats what you said.

Rishi sunak and keir stammer are both evil

Sunak obviously rattled that so few voted for the Tory-Labour-Alliace AKA "The UniParty" AKA "WEF Party" AKA "Twin Cheeks Party". Sunak wouldn't have been out with his Downing St Micro Lectern if Labour won Rochdale. The Establishment Regime expects us to elect one of its 2 approved candidates!

I have just joined the workers party because George is the best hope in the world of politics at the moment. For £5 and 5 minutes of my time I am joining the right side of history.

So sad what they did to Ken Livingstone. He was a trailblazer and they destroyed him.

I'm not sure anyone stiched GG up. He willingly agreed to the interview, and he then volunteered the information that came out. GG's opined about his views on LBGTQ issues, and Bastani then moved along that line of questioning. If GG did not want these views aired, he should have been more circumspect. He is an extremely well versed politician and admits during the interview that everything he says is 'on the record'. Also, of course they will promote an interview scoop. All the downstream interviews are promoted on Novara, as any media organisation does. They can't be responsible for how others report this. GG has many good policies, but I would not vote for someone with his social and climate views.

GG is right.

First Novara, then Lewis Goodall. "We're always fair on LBC" he says... except to Sangita Myska, obviously. Culture war clownery and ambush journalism is all they've got. No doubt Goodall's self serving Blairite wife put him up to it. You've got them running scared, George. Keep going, we're all behind you

Galloway was speaking about family structure. Remember in Ireland we just had a referendum where the Irish government was trying to include 'durable relationships' in the Irish constitution. Example 1. A couple married for decades, man has affair, man dies. Then mistress entitled to equal share of man's estate. 2. Islam allows men to have 4 wives. Muslim man gains Irish citizenship. Then brings 4 wives +all his children to Ireland. Former Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Dr. Garrett Fitzgerald who battled Thatcher said the Christian structure of family was the best for society. Not perfect, but best outcomes.

Novara media was good on Palestin but bad about GG.

Starmer is atrocious as is Sunak who couldn't care less about the Working class British Public .Independant candidates and proportional representation are the answer. Mind you a large percentage of the public would have issues understanding how to vote. Schools are for teaching reading , English , Maths , History , Geography ,Sciences.Parents have a say here .George is matter of fact and down to earth but fresh air .Shame on Novara Media

To be a politician, all you need to do, is swear an oath of loyalty to the lobbyist and donors, support Israel without question and have total contempt for the people ~ unless you’re George Galloway

George has same values on family as my parents.

George Galloway has become (not by his own hand) a bête noire of some "independent" media channels. And I congratulate him for it.

‘Let me be clear about something. I was a pioneer of Gay Rights in the British Parliament long before ‘rainbows’ were prevalent, And long before many of them now waving them were prepared to touch the issue. I love gay people, some of my best friends and colleagues, over many years, have been gay. I have had gay people living in my house with me over many years. So nothing I am about to say is in any sense sourced in any kind of homophobia from me. I believe that everyone’s personal behaviour is their own business. God will be our judge in this and all things, and it’s not for me or you, or anyone else, to judge who other people sleep with and what they do just before they close their eyes.’ - George Galloway - MOATS - 25.11.22

I watched the whole interview. It was clear what he said and he was given ample opportunity to elaborate and clarify exactly what he meant. He repeatedly said “normal” in a way that clearly implies that homosexual marriages are not normal. Bastion tries to help him by suggesting words like “typical” as a synonym and he rejected them, knowing full well what he was doing and saying. His claim that this is a matter of working class semantics is pathetic. He’s a bright guy and a great orator. We are what we are. He clearly retains some social conservative views that clash with his more liberal outlook in some areas. Or he’s grifting to his constituents. The “some if my mates are gay” doesn’t wash in the same way it doesn’t for race. George reminds me of some of my dad’s co workers in the printing factory (big up printers union). All left wing until it came to gays and “coloureds”. When they were suddenly bigoted and full of hate.

he’s good on some issues and bigoted/cranky on others, it’s just what he is

AB gave GG plenty of opportunities to define or qualify “normal” in that section of the interview. The clip in no way misrepresents the views that GG proposed in the fuller, broadcast version - it is, in fact a pretty good summation of his position. That’s what trailers do. Get over it!

Get off your asses Britain and vote these Labour and tories out before the uk is totally sold out

I just unsubscribed to Novara Media because of their attempt to smear George.

George...I listened to the whole interview...only recently.. not having heard all the gossip and slurs. ... you were tremendous...very clear and honest...re families etc..i didn't hear any homophobic rhetoric coming out of your mouth . .. Look forward to the general election... hopefully you have got south London covered with candidates.... v v best dc

I like GG and also think Novara do a good job. I dont think it was a deliberate set up job, they were just surprised by his vastly different views despite being on the left

Galloway is right in saying that the jargon used to describe people 's sexuality is propagated by self-appointed pedants of the chatterati.

I agree completely on the gender woke nonsense and the rest of it for that matter. Well done George!

Love the fact that Kier goes out saying that they won't tolerate people suggesting that antisemitism in the labour party was exaggerated... despite the report he commissioned concluded exactly that.. and this guy has kicked out more Jewish members than any other leader..

I watched the interview and through George came across very well. What want normal was Bastani’s intro.

Keir Starmer is like the wooden Pinocchio version of Stalin. What a petty tyrant.

I listened to the interview George galloway right on all accounts.

I listened to the entire Novara interview. It was insightful and enjoyable. George Galloway emerged as an interesting, experienced, and thoughtful person despite my disagreeing with his religious and environmental views.

You keep going George! We're all with you! Nuff love!

I love George Galloway. He is so cool.

George Galloway always tells it like it is.

I agree with George Galloway. Too much meddling on gender issues.

It’s ridiculous and a desperate attempt to stop the Working Party and it’s message . How many times does GG have to say there is a difference between teaching /forming children and adults ? How many times has GG said he has no beef with LGBT people and does not believe they should be discriminated against or disrespected. Sadly Novara Media has been showing their mask of late.

Mr Galloway is a social conservative. Let teacher’s teach.

Galloway is correct again

You should’ve stood up to Galloway. Just because he has it right on Palestine, does not make Galloway any less dangerous. Please don’t set aside your ethics for this man. You are sycophantic over the guy. You should know that “a few sentences” as you put it, can be loaded with so much hurt and dangerous content, that things like his homophobia, transphobia should not be flippantly dismissed as “a few words”. Work will set you free, was just a few words. Human animals are just a few words. Interview him again and do it properly without bias.

identity politics divides us from the main issues we need to focus on

No they didn't . I have a lot of criticism of NM especially over anti- semitism in the Labour Party . But this was George being honest and honestly wrong . That's all .

I watched the whole interview, and enjoyed the discussion. Galloway was clear on his trans views, I don't think the clip was different than the interview. I would have voted for Galloway but I can't for reasons of his trans views which, I think, could hurt trans people

he either said it or he didn't and it appears he said it. end of story, you cannot respect someone when you don't believe they are normal. there are plenty of things he says that i have major issues. i have no time for him

Most importantly Galloway doesn’t push any hatred towards any group✊

No they didn't. There was no gotcha, no unfair clipping out of context. They often show clips of the downstream interviews on their weeknight Novara Live shows. They asked him a question on his book and he dug himself a hole. He's now just lying to the audience here. I like Galloway but just like Aaron, i would find it hard to vote for him, after watching the entire 2hr interview.

I'm gay and I can respect George Galloways religious and personal beliefs as he says he respects LGBT etc. He is one of the few people who speaks for the left and tries to give us disillusioned voters a small glimmer of hope. I am appalled that they are still killing innocent men, women and children and pretending it is self defence!

They didn’t stitch him up. He did that to himself.

Few things about the interview. No.1. The vast majority of it was perfect. No.2. It was spun to be a completely homophobic rant. It wasn't No.3. George was very supportive of the gay community generally in the interview No. 4. I heard a straight opinion on a very divisive subject that attracks strong opinions on both sides. Like it or loath his opinion, at least we know it. For any MP that rants at him over this, lets hear THEIR opinion. Lets watch THEM skirt around it and attempt to appease everyone by naff triangulation of a nothing subject in the grand scheme of things.

I agree with George. I'm glad someone in the mainstream has come out of the closet and said it!