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Controversial left-wing firebrand George Galloway threatened to stand candidates against Labour in up to 50 seats across the country after he won the Rochdale by-election

Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown were among mourners paying their respects to Labour stalwart Sir Tony Lloyd, who died in January. He served as an MP for 36 years

It is claimed Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali lashed out at "people in the media from certain Jewish quarters", leading to Labour withdrawing support for him

Azhar Ali had been picked as Labour's candidate for the Rochdale by-election on February 29, but has been dumped over his claim Israel allowed the October 7 attacks

Rochdale MP Sir Tony Lloyd died peacefully at home after leaving hospital last week to spend time with his family when doctors said his illness had become untreatable