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Britain
7/7 snub for Galloway
2006-07-06
MP George Galloway has been snubbed from a memorial service to the victims of the July 7 bombings - even though the event is in his constituency. The service being held at 2pm tomorrow (Friday) is at the Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel Road. Both Tower Hamlets mayor Shafiqul Haque and council leader Denise Jones have been invited - but not the MP for the area. The park lies in Mr Galloway's Bethnal Green and Bow constituency. His aides have complained to council chiefs saying they were 'frankly amazed' at the decision.

"I trust this is an oversight and will be immediately rectified," his assistant Rob Hoveman wrote in a letter to Town Hall bosses. "I also trust that he will be invited to speak if speeches are being taken from political representatives." The council was unable to comment.
Posted by:ryuge

#4  Born to be snubbed
Posted by: Captain America   2006-07-06 18:18  

#3  Memorial service, celebration - what's the difference? Our side scored some hits, didn't we?
Posted by: Gorgeous George   2006-07-06 10:48  

#2  It's a memorial service MP Galloway, NOT a celebration you moron.
Posted by: Gir   2006-07-06 10:30  

#1  Sure, he'll be invited to speak... but only if he wears the snazzy red leotard!

Doubtless the council is unable to comment, from biting their tongues to keep from laughing and saying something really, really rude.
Posted by: Sgt. Mom   2006-07-06 08:01  

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