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Published Date: 16 July 2007
GEORGE Galloway, the independent MP and anti-war campaigner, could be suspended from the Commons this week, it was reported yesterday.
A Sunday newspaper said that the Committee on Standards and Privileges is set to suspend Mr Galloway, a former Labour MP who now sits for the Respect Party, over a charity he is associated with.

Mr Galloway was last month rebuked by a charity wat
chdog for failing properly to vet donations made to the charity.

The Charity Commission found donations to the Respect MP's Mariam appeal, totalling tens of thousands of pounds, were funded with money linked to the United Nations oil-for-food scandal.

But Mr Galloway and the appeal's other trustees failed in their duty of care to adequately scrutinise the "improper" payments.

It also warned Mr Galloway and the other trustees could be "made to recover funds improperly given" - although the commission itself is not taking any further action.

The commission concluded that the money was used for humanitarian causes. Nonetheless, its findings were embarrassing for the MP, who has successfully defended himself against accusations he might have profited personally from the oil-for-food programme.

He has denied wrongdoing throughout and his spokesman did not return calls yesterday.



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  • Last Updated: 15 July 2007 9:33 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: George Galloway
 
1

Jason,

Japan 16/07/2007 00:44:18

Haven't we covered this ground before when George Galloway successfully sued the Daily Telegraph and the Christian Science Monitor for libel? Must be embarrassing to have a fellow Scot saying, "I was right and you were wrong" from the backbenches. Especially if Gordon Brown is planning to announce British forces withdrawal from Iraq.

2

Colin P,

16/07/2007 00:45:51

Hmmm....a politician representing the Respect Party shows a distinct lack thereof in his dealings with a charity.
sort of like those companies out there who are self-proclaimed 'experts'
It does sound, however, like George is being scrutinised very closely.

3

Gnasher,

16/07/2007 00:59:07

"Nonetheless, its findings were embarrassing for the MP"... don't be silly - the man is completely shameless. He does like money, though.

I used to think he'd go the way of Jeffrey Archer and Jonathan Aitken, but maybe Robert Maxwell is nearer the mark.

I refer, of course, to his noted political and debating skills.

4

Mercutio,

Falkirk 16/07/2007 03:07:50

#4 For all its faults the British political system is less corrupt than almost any other, Galloway is one of the more questionable politicians who haunts the corridors of Westminster, he has "previous" with Dundee Labour Party and War on Want.

5

Guga II,

Rockall 16/07/2007 04:01:18

#5 Saying the "British political system is less corrupt than almost any other" is like saying that someone is a little bit pregnant. Corruption is corruption, just as theft is theft.

6

williamx,

Delta, Canada 16/07/2007 06:21:11

I wonder how many bribes are accepted by the rest of the MPs and whether the bribes are passed on to charity. Looks like George Galloway did not profit from the contributions to charity so whats the fuss. Smoke screen to cover the bribes for honours?

7

Not A Unionist or Nationalist,

Dundee 16/07/2007 07:30:13

#5 Correct Mercutio - Galloway is and always has been a dodgy character. Dundee was not called the Chicago of the North for nothing.

8

puskas,

East Kilbride 16/07/2007 08:19:44

George Galloway has more courage and credibility than NuLabour's previous cabinet and present day.
Also include all those in parties who voted for war in Iraq.
As for Bliar's mafia those who had voted for war where either too thick to be MP's or on the other hand looking for promotion within the government..
To many of you find it easy to jump on Georges back, and thats exactly what the powers that be look for.
I suggest maybe some of you should read the Dandy and Beano..

9

puskas,

East Kilbride 16/07/2007 08:21:04

No9..

Did Churchill lose his seat in Dundee?

10

Not A Unionist or Nationalist,

Dundee 16/07/2007 08:27:35

#11 Puskas you really don't have clue about Galloway - some of those who loathe him the most are not New Labour but those on the left - they know that the man is a vainglorious self-seeker.

11

Corbett T Hunckers,

Fife 16/07/2007 11:46:43

Galloway is more than a match for his detracters. He defeats his critics on a regular basis and his views on the legality of the Iraq War have been found to be 100%.

12

Alex.,

16/07/2007 12:54:49

I have found a great respect for George Galloway. He stands up for what he believes in and has run rings round those who try to publicly humiliate him. Try looking at his performances on You Tube where he silences American politicians in what looks like a witch hunt and roundly defeats a Sky presenter who sounds like a propagandist for Israel and apologist for its invasion of a neigbouring country.

13

Nick_Byrne,

Glasgow 16/07/2007 14:43:33

If I shook his hand (which I would be loathe to do) I would count my fingers afterwards.

14

puskas,

East Kilbride 16/07/2007 15:22:37

No16 Nick_Byrne.

Maybe you should start practising just now Nick... Remember normally 5 in each hand.

As I said in post No10. Too many read the Beano/Dandy or step up to page 3..

George has more credibilty and guts than the whole of the opposition at Holyrood... Aye, and add Westminster as well...

Thanks No14/15.. Obviously free thinkers like myself that also don't believe everything the crooked/lying media throw at us.

Some of the posters would be quite happy shaking hands with Bliar and Brown who have been found out on many things.

It does surprise me the lack of credibility some on this thread have. The man has been proven correct regards Iraq and many other disgraceful decisions NuLabour have made in the last10 years. George won liable cases ( 3 I think ? ) ,and known liars not a whisper from the fingertips on the keyboards.

Yup Education, Education, Education....

15

GD,

Glasgow 16/07/2007 15:56:01

Love him or loathe him but don't ignore him.
George Galloway has already faced this trumped up charge several times because the 'establishment' can't suffer his 'loose cannon' remarks or lack of respect for them.
This story is pure propaganda and will never be followed up, primarily because neither the un-named newspaper who supposedly published it nor the Committee on Standards and Privileges have a leg to stand on!

16

The Fly Fifer,

Fife 16/07/2007 19:57:26

Will George help to clear up the remains of any succesful bombing ?

17

Jings Crivens,

Paisley 16/07/2007 22:14:33

GC is an old time tub thumping MP and that is his only strength, modern politicians don't know how to debate with that type (mores the pity) as they ar eso teribly polite

As an MP he he has earned approximately £240,000 from his other activities. His voting record (13%) and speaking in debates records(5 total) is classed as "well below average amongst MPs" by www.theyworkforyou.com

So if he was suspended would anybody notice?

18

seanb,

england 17/07/2007 18:52:34

I may not be a fan of big george genrally , I may hate the show big brother, I couldn't of shaken Sadam hussains hand( also sday that about George Bush) but however if through his charity he saved the life of even one child, we have to ask ourselves how many children have we saved in our lifetime? food for thought.

19

Jings Crivens,

Paisley 17/07/2007 19:54:42

If you save one child life with the devils money but thousands more die because the money that was meant to feed them was diverted for other uses.

Then you must ask yourself is it worth it


 

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