George Galloway and his wife were stopped by Metropolitan Police counter terrorism officers upon their return to the UK from Moscow via Abu Dhabi at Gatwick Airport. The couple, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s, were detained under Schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act but were not arrested and were allowed to continue their journey.
The police spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that officers used their powers under Schedule 3 to question and search individuals suspected of engaging in “hostile activity.” Galloway, who recently announced plans to run for the Scottish Parliament in Glasgow, was detained, leading his party, the Workers Party of Britain, to denounce the arrest as politically motivated intimidation.
Despite efforts to gather more details, there is no information on the nature of the detention, charges, or alleged offenses, leading to concerns of political interference. Supporters are urging for the immediate release of Galloway and his wife. To stay updated on US politics, the Mirror has introduced a US Politics WhatsApp community for breaking news alerts and exclusive updates. Joining the community allows access to special offers and promotions.