George Galloway

Date of Birth: August 16, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

George Galloway is a British politician, broadcaster, and writer known for his outspoken views and controversial political stance. Born in Dundee, Scotland, Galloway first became involved in politics as a teenager, joining the Labour Party. He ascended quickly within the party, becoming the youngest-ever chairman of the Scottish Labour Party at the age of 26. Galloway served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for nearly 30 years, representing various constituencies. Galloway was expelled from the Labour Party in 2003 due to his strong opposition to the Iraq War. He subsequently founded the Respect Party and continued his parliamentary career, winning the Bethnal Green and Bow seat in 2005 and later the Bradford West seat in 2012. Known for his fiery rhetoric and impassioned speeches, Galloway has also been a prominent figure in media, hosting shows on various platforms including TalkRadio and RT (Russia Today). In addition to his political career, Galloway has authored several books and is a frequent commentator on issues related to Middle Eastern politics, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

5 Interesting Facts about George Galloway

1. George Galloway was expelled from the Labour Party in 2003 for his outspoken opposition to the Iraq War.

2. He founded the Respect Party in 2004 and won the Bethnal Green and Bow seat in the 2005 general election.

3. Galloway famously appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, where his impersonation of a cat became a memorable moment in British television.

4. He has authored several books, including “I’m Not the Only One” and “Fidel Castro Handbook.”

5. Galloway has been a vocal critic of Western foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Galloway

1. “I am not a pacifist. I believe that wars should be a last resort, but they are sometimes necessary.”

2. “I did not enter the Labour Party 30 years ago to have our manifesto written by Paul Dacre, editor of the Daily Mail.”

3. “I am not in politics to make a career, but to make a difference.”

4. “I am on the side of the people who are struggling against oppression and injustice.”

5. “I will never apologize for opposing the war in Iraq.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, George Galloway’s net worth was estimated to be around £1.5 million.

Children

George Galloway has five children. Two of his children are from his second marriage to Dr. Amineh Abu-Zayyad, and three from his fourth marriage to Dutch anthropologist, Putri Gayatri Pertiwi.