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George Galloway

Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale

First elected: 29th February 2024


George Galloway is not a member of any APPGs
George Galloway has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, George Galloway has voted in 29 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2019 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative)
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)
(4 debate interactions)
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Justice)
(3 debate interactions)
David Rutley (Conservative)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(3 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(7 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Football Governance Bill 2023-24
(1,120 words contributed)
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Rochdale Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

George Galloway has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by George Galloway

1st May 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 1st May 2024

Trial and release of Jagtar Singh Johal

Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its deep concern over the ongoing detention of British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal who was arrested in Punjab, India on 4 November 2017; notes the allegations of torture and denial of fair trial rights as documented by international human rights bodies; recognises the significant distress this …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Independent: 1
1st May 2024
George Galloway signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 1st May 2024

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star and Its aftermath

Tabled by: George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain - Rochdale)
That this House solemnly commemorates the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, the military action that took place in June 1984 at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, resulting in significant loss of life and severe damage to the holiest site in Sikhism; expresses its deep regret over the devastating …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by George Galloway, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


George Galloway has not been granted any Urgent Questions

George Galloway has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

George Galloway has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

George Galloway has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 3 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
4th Mar 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will have discussions with Royal Mail on the allocation of the RO postcode to Rochdale.

The allocation of postcodes is an operational matter for Royal Mail as an independent business. The Government does not have a role in Royal Mail’s operational decisions.

Kevin Hollinrake
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
24th Apr 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will meet representatives of Women Against State Pension Inequality to discuss the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman's findings and recommendations in its report entitled Women’s State Pension Age: our findings on injustice and associated issues, published on 21 March 2024.

In laying the report before Parliament at the end of March, the Ombudsman has brought matters to the attention of this House, and a further update to the House will be provided once the report's findings have been fully considered.

Paul Maynard
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
24th Apr 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will meet the hon. Member for Rochdale to discuss (a) maternity and (b) accident and emergency services at Rochdale Infirmary.

I would be happy to meet with the hon. Member for Rochdale to discuss maternity services at Rochdale Infirmary.

Maria Caulfield
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) (Minister for Women)