Galloway, the SP, SWP and Solidarity: a done deal

Submitted by Matthew on 6 April, 2011 - 11:12

An update on last week’s article on the Galloway/SPS/SWP/Solidarity electoral bloc. It has been registered with the Glasgow City Council Returning Officer, and will therefore be appearing on the ballot paper, as: The Respect Party – George Galloway (Respect) Coalition Against the Cuts.

Given that “The Respect Party — George Galloway (Respect) Coalition Against the Cuts” is a bit of a mouthful, BBC coverage of the elections is already helpfully referring to its candidates simply as being candidates of “The Respect Party”.

The election agent of “The Respect Party — George Galloway (Respect) Coalition Against the Cuts” is Ron Mackay.

McKay has been variously described as Galloway’s friend, political assistant, press spokesperson, aide, press officer, publishing venture partner, and general fixer. He has held that position since 1977.

Effectively (i.e. in the real world, as opposed to the fantasies of the Socialist Party (Scotland) and the SWP), Galloway has control of just about everything — from the party name on the ballot paper, through the financial fundraising appeal, to the election material (as this must be endorsed by the election agent).

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