Ever since Jeremy Corbyn became Labour leader the question of whether George Galloway could rejoin the party has been asked. The former Respect head, a Labour MP from 1987 until his expulsion in 2003, said in July that he would return “pretty damn quick” if Corbyn won. Speaking on Friday, Ken Livingstone commented: “If he wanted to come back in to the party, in order to support Jeremy Corbyn, and he’s prepared to abide by our rules, of course we should take him back.”
The issue was raised at Monday’s Parliamentary Labour Party meeting when Jess Phillips, speaking on behalf of Galloway’s successor in Bradford West, Naz Shah (who was unable to attend), said he should never be allowed to rejoin. Asked recently whether he had discussed returning with Corbyn, Galloway replied: “I wouldn’t go public with what my communication has been with him but we’re in touch through others. I’ve no doubt my point of view is heard.”
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