US EditionGeorge Galloway claims police detained him for nine hours
George Galloway and his wife were detained for several hours under Schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and released without charge, amid claims of political intimidation.
- George Galloway and his wife were temporarily detained by counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport on September 27, under the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, but neither was arrested and they were allowed to continue their journey.
- The Workers Party of Britain, led by Galloway, stated that the detention was politically motivated intimidation and reported that they were not informed of the couple's wellbeing.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s were detained but later allowed to go.
- Galloway has declared intentions to run in the next Scottish Parliament election, focusing on Glasgow's Southside seat following Nicola Sturgeon's announcement of stepping down.
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George Galloway and wife detained 'for nine hours' by counter terror police at Gatwick airport
The former MP, 71, said he had his phone and laptop confiscated, claiming officers stopped him and his wife "for no reason at all" other than to "gain access to our communications".
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