George Galloway was reportedly detained by Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officers upon his return from Moscow at Gatwick Airport, along with his wife. The couple had flown in from Abu Dhabi after their trip to Moscow. Police clarified that both individuals were stopped but not arrested, and were later allowed to proceed with their travels.
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the man in his 70s and the woman in her 40s were detained under Schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, which authorizes authorities to question and search individuals suspected of engaging in hostile activities upon entry to the UK.
Following his defeat in the 2024 election, Galloway revealed plans to run for the Scottish Parliament in Nicola Sturgeon’s constituency of Glasgow Southside. The Workers Party of Britain, led by Galloway, criticized the detention as politically motivated intimidation.
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In a statement, Galloway’s party expressed concern over the lack of information regarding their well-being and rights during the detention, highlighting the absence of details on charges or alleged offenses. They called for the immediate release of their leaders, alleging that the detention was politically motivated.
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