George Galloway has warned of Nigel Farage's rising popularity - even in Rochdale where he is running to be re-elected as an MP.
The Workers Party of Britain leader has said he is the 'antidote' to Mr Farage's Reform UK, arguing that he is the best alternative to Labour.
Launching his party's manifesto in Manchester today (June 19), Mr Galloway blamed Labour and the Tories for leaving a 'vacuum' that Mr Farage is filling.
During a 30-minute monologue, he revealed that in parts of Rochdale, there are many voters backing Reform UK. However, he told the Manchester Evening News that he would prefer any party beating Labour, even the Conservatives or Reform UK.
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