George Galloway Cuts Off LBC Interview When Challenged Over Remarks On Gay Relationships
George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, cut off his own interview with LBC journalist Lewis Goodall after being asked to explain his recent remarks about gay relationships which raised controversy.
During a two hour interview with Novara Media, Galloway told host Aaron Bastani that he opposes teaching children that “gay relationships are exactly the same and as normal as a mum, a dad and kids.”
The comments, released in a clip promoting the full interview, triggered widespread backlash.
Speaking with LBC over the weekend, Goodall challenged Galloway on his remarks.
During the interview, Galloway accused Goodall of using a misleadingly edited clip to provoke him. The host denied this, although LBC then confirmed the clip was indeed shortened for brevity. A longer version was also played.
Frustrated by the focus on his earlier comments rather than the scheduled electoral discussion, Galloway said: “Don’t think I don’t know what I said, I’m not going to have a barney, I came on here to speak about the elections now you’re ambushing me.”
Then, he ended the call.
Left-wing political group Momentum condemned Galloway’s statements as “shameful,” highlighting a discordant stance on LGBT rights within leftist ranks. Similarly, gay rights activist Peter Tatchell appeared on LBC to criticise Galloway’s comments as “homophobic” and reminiscent of far-right extremism, starkly contrasting with traditional labour movement values.
Galloway, who recently became the MP for Rochdale, remains a polarising figure in British politics, having previously represented multiple constituencies and parties while consistently stirring controversy with his views.
