The Rochdale candidate has 'high hopes' for success in Greater Manchester
George Galloway doubled down on controversial remarks about people who identify as homosexual after launching his party's campaign in Tameside . The Workers Party of Britain leader became MP for Rochdale in January's by-election and is standing for re-election on July 4.
"No, I am a family values man, I believe in mum, dad and the kids as the way forward for society. I fully respect other lifestyle choices, I fully respect other orientations, but if we run out of mums, dads and kids, we run out of humanity altogether, and that's all I said in that interview. 'I think people want change' Mr Galloway was warmly received by the small crowd that had gathered outside Ashton town hall - with just one man walking past who chose to heckle him, shouting he should 'go back to Scotland'. The Workers Party leader told the crowd: "If you want peace, if you want justice, if you want equality, vote Workers Party."
Mr Galloway stated his belief that the recent by-election campaign in Rochdale and his work since would see him re-elected in the town. He reiterated his stance that Rochdale's maternity unit would be rebuilt, insisting he had received the commitment from the Conservatives and 'Labour will have to match it' - despite the relevant NHS bodies telling the M.E.N. they were 'not aware' of the plans.
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