George Galloway, a veteran British politician and former MP, was briefly detained at Gatwick Airport on Saturday after returning from Russia. According to his Workers Party of Britain, Galloway, 71, and his wife were stopped by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter‑Terrorism Command. The police confirmed that an incident occurred, stating that counter‑terrorism officers stopped a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s under Schedule 3 of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019. Neither individual was arrested, and they were allowed to proceed.
The Workers Party of Britain described the episode as a “politically motivated intimidation” attempt and noted that they have received no information on any charges or alleged offences. Schedule 3 of the Act enables border officers to stop, question and detain individuals arriving in the country to determine whether they have engaged in “hostile activity.” The detention of Galloway has raised questions about the application of this legislation.
Galloway, known for his outspoken views on a range of issues, has attracted attention due to his recent travels to Russia. The Workers Party of Britain expressed concern that the incident may be an attempt to intimidate him. The Metropolitan Police have not provided further details, citing the need to preserve the integrity of their investigations. As the situation develops, more information may become available, but for now the brief detention of George Galloway under the Terrorism Act remains a topic of interest, with many awaiting clarification on the circumstances.
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