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Rochdale: Town in Greater Manchester, England
Rochdale is a town in Greater Manchester, England, and the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. In the 2021 census the town had a population of 111,261, compared to 223,773 for the wider borough. Rochdale is in the foothills of the South Pennines and lies in the dale (valley) of the River Roch, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Oldham, and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Manchester.

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Landfill causes unbearable stink in Greater Manchester [Video]

Landfill causes unbearable stink in Greater Manchester

People in Greater Manchester say they're having to keep their children inside because of the stench coming from a nearby landfill. Residents in Bury and Rochdale say the stink is unbearable - and say..

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George Galloway promises to ‘make Rochdale great again’ [Video]

George Galloway promises to ‘make Rochdale great again’

George Galloway says he wants to "make Rochdale great again" after taking his seat in the House of Commons following his by-election victory in the seat. The Workers Party of Britain leader also hits..

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George Galloway takes his seat in House of Commons [Video]

George Galloway takes his seat in House of Commons

Workers Party of Britain MP George Galloway pledges allegiance to the King as he takes his seat in the House of Commons after his by-election victory in Rochdale. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook..

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Galloway says ‘I’m feeling good’ as he arrives at Parliament [Video]

Galloway says ‘I’m feeling good’ as he arrives at Parliament

New MP for Rochdale George Galloway speaks to members of the media as he arrives before being sworn in at the House of Commons. The leader of the Workers Party of Britain tells reporters that he “is..

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Minister: Galloway win shows rotten state of Labour Party [Video]

Minister: Galloway win shows rotten state of Labour Party

Government minister Bim Afolami says left-wing firebrand George Galloway win at the Rochdale by-election last week “really shows the rotten state of the Labour Party”. The economic secretary to the..

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Labour: We will win back Galloway’s seat at next election [Video]

Labour: We will win back Galloway’s seat at next election

Labour’s Liz Kendall promises voters that her party will “beat” George Galloway at the next general election, after the maverick left-winger won the Rochdale by-election last week. Report by..

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Galloway: By-election victory will undermine Labour [Video]

Galloway: By-election victory will undermine Labour

George Galloway said his victory in the Rochdale by-election "is going to undermine Keir Starmer very considerably." Mr Galloway, who took the seat with 12,335 votes (39.7%), said Labour has "lost..

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PM warns British democracy is 'under threat' [Video]

PM warns British democracy is 'under threat'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned "our democracy itself is a target" for extremists and "there are forces here at home trying to tear us apart" as he addressed the nation from Downing Street. The..

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George Galloway: Who is Rochdale’s new MP? [Video]

George Galloway: Who is Rochdale’s new MP?

George Galloway returns to the Commons after winning the Rochdale by-election – his seventh election victory in a fourth different constituency with a third different party. His former party, Labour,..

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Starmer: Galloway only won because Labour didn't stand [Video]

Starmer: Galloway only won because Labour didn't stand

Sir Keir Starmer claims George Galloway only won the Rochdale by-election because Labour didn't stand there. Reacting to Galloway's victory, Mr Starmer said: "I regret that we had to withdraw our..

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George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election [Video]

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election

George Galloway has won the Rochdale by-election after securing 12,335 votes, a majority of 5,697. The former Labour MP, who was standing for the Workers Party of Britain, said in his victory speech:..

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