Workers Party 2024 election manifesto: What does George Galloway stand for?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGeorge Galloway's party has set out where it stands on key issues ahead of the general election. The Workers Party of Britain leader, who has 151 candidates standing for Parliament, launched his manifesto titled 'Britain Deserves Better' in Manchester today (June 19).
The party has pitched itself as a 'socialist alternative' to the Labour Party, committing to the redistribution of wealth and power in favour of working people.
Mr Galloway said the Workers Party's seeks to 'replace Labour', but admits they are still 'well short' of this. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News earlier in the general election campaign, Mr Galloway said he would be 'disappointed' if his party's haul of MPs is not in double figures.
But he warned of the rising popularity of Nigel Farage's Reform UK at the manifesto launch. HAVE YOUR SAY: The Greater Manchester General Election 2024 Survey The manifesto, which is 34 pages long, sets out a 10-point programme including 'an end to imperialist wars', 'decent, cheap, secure housing for all' and cheap or free public transport.
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