The Suzuki garage at the centre of a national storm
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt has become the epicentre of one of the most bizarre election campaigns in recent history. George Galloway announced in late January he would be running as a candidate in the Rochdale by-election.
He packed his fedora, headed for Greater Manchester and found an unlikely place to set up base. The team at MK Automobiles usually welcome drivers looking for a new motor at the Suzuki and Subaru dealership, on Crawford Street.
With the by-election looming, Team Galloway arrived. The Workers Party of Britain campaign machine used one of the MK units on the industrial estate where the business is based. READ MORE: Inside the chaotic George Galloway Rochdale victory party in a Suzuki car showroom During the campaign, Mr Galloway was interviewed by the Manchester Evening News inside the Suzuki showroom.
Last night (Friday), for a victory rally, the business was the scene of both jubilation and indignation - as supporters cheered Rochdale's new MP and told reporters who challenged him to 'get out'.
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