Reform's Rochdale candidate calls Ali's Israel feedback 'disgusting and anti-Semitic'
Outrage continues to develop after it was revealed that Labor candidate in Rochdale, Azhar Ali, stated Israel intentionally allowed the October 7 bloodbath to “give the inexperienced mild” to the invasion of Gaza.
Mr Ali himself stated he apologized “unreservedly” for the feedback, which he described as “deeply offensive, ignorant and incorrect” (learn extra right here).
Reform UK candidate Simon Danczuk stated in a submit on
He added: “It’s stunning that Keir Starmer thinks he’s match to characterize our metropolis. The overwhelming majority of Rochdale residents will discover Azhar Ali’s views abhorrent.”
In a later tweet, Mr Danczuk stated Labor was “now dedicated to bringing an anti-Semite into Parliament” and stated it was “clear” the Labor chief “won’t defend the Jewish group”.
Reform Social gathering chief Richard Tice added that if Mr Ali isn’t expelled from the Labor Social gathering then it’s “vindicated”. [it is] nonetheless a celebration stuffed with vile anti-Semites [sic] & Starmer too [sic] weak to defend towards pro-Hamas thugs.”
Beneath is the total checklist of candidates and the political events they characterize:
- Azhar Ali, Labor Social gathering;
- Mark Coleman;
- Simon Danczuk, Reform UK;
- Iain Donaldson, Liberal Democrat;
- Paul Ellison, Conservative Social gathering;
- George Galloway, Employees Social gathering of Britain;
- Michael Howard;
- William Howarth, Impartial;
- Man Otten, Inexperienced Social gathering;
- Ravin Subortna, the official Monster Raving Loony Social gathering;
- David Tully, Impartial.