Labour ‘failed to connect with Asians in Bradford’

George Galloway has proved that he has the charisma, the celebrity and the message to appeal to the young, the disillusioned and the angry particularly in the Muslim community. His victory is the first time an independent or smaller party candidate has won a parliamentary by-election from another party in Britain since March 1973, when…

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Muslim MPs to more than double

At least 80 Muslim candidates of various political persuasions are involved in a spectrum of intriguing contests for parliamentary seats around the country. The chances are that up to 15 could be elected, although more realistically it is likely to double up from four in 2005. The outcome in the elections, which are going to…

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    British MP George Galloway banned from Canada

    Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has made headlines in recent weeks with his decisions to cut off funding to an Arab organization that helps newcomers learn English and banning British MP George Galloway from entering Canada, on the grounds that he supports Middle East terrorism. A Canadian spokesperson confirmed that the Respect MP had been…

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      Ridley wins payout from Islam Channel

      Former Sunday Express journalist Yvonne Ridley has won a case for unfair dismissal and sexual discrimination against The Islam Channel. The three-person tribunal panel ruled that Ridley had been dismissed by the digital channel and upheld her complaint of sexual discrimination and harassment. Her case, which was part-funded by the NUJ, was held in London…

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