George Galloway WINS Rochdale by-election dailymail.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailymail.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Keir Starmer voiced regret as George Galloway emerged victorious in the normally-safe seat after one of the most divisive and chaotic contests in recent history.
Local voters have been choosing a new MP to replace the late Sir Tony Lloyd following the death of the veteran Labour politician at the age of 73 last month.
Pro-Palestinian supporters of Azhar Ali, who was suspended by Labour this week, are said to be sharing anti-Starmer posters on WhatsApp in a bid to drum up votes.