Former England cricketer joins Workers' Party of Britain
MONTY Panesar, the former England cricketer, has announced that he will be running for parliament in Ealing Southall as a candidate for George Galloway's Workers' Party of Britain. Speaking at a press conference in Westminster alongside party chief George Galloway, Panesar made his intentions clear.
Panesar vows to crack down on illegal migrants
During the press conference, Panesar expressed his focus on cracking down on illegal migrants he believes are overwhelming resources in poorer areas. He also shared his aspirations of one day becoming the Prime Minister but admitted a lack of expertise in foreign affairs, leaving that responsibility to George Galloway.
Workers' Party of Britain targets Labour incumbents
George Galloway, the party chief, vowed to pressure Labour from the left, aiming to challenge key figures like Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Galloway claimed that the party has 500 candidates prepared to contest Labour incumbents and provide voters with a genuine choice in upcoming elections.
Secret talks with Labour politicians for possible defections
Galloway also revealed that he is in discussions with three Labour politicians regarding potential defections to the Workers' Party of Britain, further emphasizing the party's intent to shake up the political landscape.