George Galloway was stopped by Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport following his return from Moscow. The former MP was traveling with his wife after flying in from Abu Dhabi. Both individuals were detained but not arrested, later allowed to continue their journey.
According to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the couple was stopped under Schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, which grants authorities the power to question and search individuals suspected of engaging in hostile activities upon entry to the UK.
After losing his position in the 2024 election, Galloway announced his intention to run for the Scottish Parliament in Glasgow Southside. The Workers Party of Britain, led by Galloway, criticized the detainment as politically motivated.
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The Workers Party expressed concern over the lack of information regarding Galloway and his wife’s situation, emphasizing the need for their immediate release. They suspect the detainment is politically driven intimidation.
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