A report has reached me of an unusual protest that took place in Bradford this afternoon. An eyewitness stated that she had seen a group of Muslims bearing placards emblazoned with the slogan 'Go away Galloway!' in the city centre. The men, dressed in traditional Muslim clothing, were also handing out literature to shoppers next to the escalators entering Kirkgate Shopping Centre opposite McDonalds, and using loudspeakers to get their message across. Clearly, George Galloway is not welcomed by all Muslims in Bradford. There is speculation that the protestors disapprove of Galloway's distinctive opportunistic brand of divisive politics, and that they believe he is serving to further alienate the city's Muslim population from the rest of its inhabitants. Do you have any additional information about this protest and the motivations of the protestors? If so, please feel free to leave a comment.
UPDATE: Blogger 'Tales from Bradistan' states that he saw yesterday's protest and that it was being led by Anjem Choudary. This explanation would make sense, as Choudary has apparently been urging Muslims not to vote in elections, and given Galloway's recent victory and Respect's success in Bradford, it would make perfect 'sense' for him and his unwelcome band to descend upon the city to seek to make their point and generally stir up trouble.
UPDATE: Blogger 'Tales from Bradistan' states that he saw yesterday's protest and that it was being led by Anjem Choudary. This explanation would make sense, as Choudary has apparently been urging Muslims not to vote in elections, and given Galloway's recent victory and Respect's success in Bradford, it would make perfect 'sense' for him and his unwelcome band to descend upon the city to seek to make their point and generally stir up trouble.
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ReplyDeleteI was in Bradford City Centre yesterday - and there were a a group of Muslims handing out general literature about Islam outside the Kirkgate Shipping Centre - there were no placards about George Galloway - pro or anti.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. I'll have to speak to my source again. Perhaps they only gave vent to the anti-Galloway chanting at a particular point during the afternoon? So, would you say that the primary aim of their presence was proselytisation?
DeleteI saw it, it was a campaign against GG and was Anjem Choudary and his bunch of extremists under a new name (they keep getting banned). They do not represent Muslims at all
ReplyDeleteReally? Well, he and his group aren't good news for anyone!
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