Who are the Rochdale byelection candidates – and what do they stand for?
by Jessica Murray from World news | The Guardian on (#6JKCX)
With Labour withdrawing support for its candidate, the vote has been blown wide open
With Labour withdrawing support for its candidate, Azhar Ali, at the 11th hour, the Rochdale byelection on 29 February has been blown wide open. The candidates on the all-male ballot paper include George Galloway, who has been canvassing support among the Muslim population, and the seat's former MP Simon Danczuk, who has appeared as a last-minute candidate for Reform UK.
Here's a run-down of the candidates and what they stand for:
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