Prince Harry is rumoured to be returning to the UK later this year, after Princess Kate Middleton's cancer announcement. It's still not known whether Harry will visit his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
04.03.2024 - 16:30 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
George Galloway was today formerly sworn in as the new MP for Rochdale.
The Workers Party of Great Britain leader received just under 40 per cent of the vote and took the seat with a majority of 5,697 after the town's electorate went to the polls in a by-election last Thursday.
Labour withdrew support for its candidate, Azhar Ali, after a recording emerged in which he claimed Israel was complicit in the terrorist attacks of October 7, seeing Mr Galloway become the firm favourite for the seat.
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In the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, Mr Galloway, 69, took the parliamentary oath, an oath of allegiance to the Crown. It's traditionally performed by new MPs before they take their seats in Parliament.
Required under law, MPs cannot take their seat, speak in debates, vote or receive a salary until taking the oath or affirmation.
Mr Galloway approached Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, after he asked: "Would members wishing to take their seats please come to the table."
Holding a Bible in his left hand, he said with his right hand raised: "I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
He then went on to sign the 'Test Roll' - a parchment book kept by the Clerk of the House - before shaking the Speaker's hand, again in line with convention. He then left the chamber.
Mr Galloway was accompanied onto the floor by Alba Party MP Neale Hanvey and Conservative MP Sir Peter Bottomley, the Father of the House, as his sponsors.
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Prince Harry is rumoured to be returning to the UK later this year, after Princess Kate Middleton's cancer announcement. It's still not known whether Harry will visit his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
Kensington Palace has made its first public statement since the Princess of Wales revealed she is being treated for cancer. In an emotional video address released yesterday (Friday), Kate Middleton, 42, said the disease was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery in January.
Prince Harry is believed to be planning a trip back to the UK amidst the "hospital leak crisis" involving Kate Middleton. It has been suggested that the Princess of Wales' privacy might have been violated at The London Clinic in January when someone attempted to sneak a peek at her medical records.
George Galloway is considering standing against Andy Burnham, the Manchester Evening News can reveal. The new Rochdale MP who won a by-election two weeks ago is now looking at running to be Greater Manchester's mayor.
George Galloway hit out at both Labour and the Conservatives in his first speech in Parliament as Rochdale's new MP. The leader of the Workers Party of Britain opened his speech by saying: "As I was saying Madame Deputy Speaker, even in Parliament you can't be a maiden twice."
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might be planning to return to the Royal Family part-time, an expert has claimed. Before they left The Firm, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped to continue in a similar vein, but the late Queen Elizabeth II is said to have told her grandson it was "in or out," with no room for "half jobs".
Kate Middleton has shared her first public message since she had abdominal surgery in January, and spent the following weeks in private recovery.
A week ago Rochdale was at the centre of British news as voters took to the polls.
A high-profile Bury councillor arrested two months ago is returning to the cabinet after police dropped their investigation. Coun Tamoor Tariq 'stepped back' from his duties as deputy leader of the Labour-run council on January 3 having been detained by cops.
George Galloway has said that he is "not going to fight against the SNP" in Westminster because he is "no longer involved" in Scottish politics.
only returned to the United Kingdom a handful of times since their dramatic departure from the royal family back in 2020. But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may soon travel back to the country to spend more time with King Charles in light of his recent cancer diagnosis.
The Labour Party have slammed George Galloway as 'only interested in stoking fear and division' after he cruised to victory in the Rochdale by-election.
It was a contest marred with controversy. And the drama did not stop - even after the results were declared.
The elegant Queen Letizia of Spain, 51, debuted a beautiful new haircut as she stepped out with King Felipe to receive the President of Paraguay and his wife for lunch in Madrid on Wednesday, February 28.The latest appearance came just hours after royal couple were pictured at St George's Chapel, Windsor with members of the British and Greek Royal Families to celebrate the life of the late King Constantine II who died in Athens on January 10, 2023. Letizia had clearly wasted no time since since returning to Spain as she debuted a sleek new cropped hairdo outside the Zarzuela Palace, after booking an appointment with her personal hairdresser Luz Valero.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may slowly turn back to part-time royal life, following their shock departure from officialduties in 2020.
Prince William is said to be attempting to block any chance of Prince Harry potentially returning the Firm to protect his wife Kate Middleton, according to a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex put on a united front in the face of harsh criticism over their new “rebrand”, with a representative last week defiantly stating, “This couple will not be broken.” Prince Harry and Meghan hit back at critics of their new website Sussex.com, which was met with a backlash from some, who argued that the pair were trying to “reclaim” their royal titles and status. And although Meghan has had little to do with the royal family for some time, a source has told us that she could return to the UK in May.
the ailing monarch’s coronation festivities in May, has reportedly transitioned into a more behind-the-scenes role. A palace source claimed to the Times on Thursday that Thompson, 40, “remains senior equerry to the King and the Queen, in a more executive and less public-facing role.”The outlet added that Thompson is “understood not to have enjoyed the public attention he received after attending several high-profile events with the King.” The Post has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
Police are investigating after a person was caught on camera tearing down a banner calling for support for George Galloway in the Rochdale by-election. They were seen putting it in their car and driving away.
King Charles is reportedly set on his decision that his son Prince Harry cannot return to his working royal role despite his apparent willingness to resume his his old life.