Moment George Galloway sworn in as new Rochdale MP in Parliament

George Galloway was sworn in as the new MP for Rochdale on Monday 4 March. The controversial MP pledged allegiance to King Charles under oath and signed his name into the members’ book for the third time in his political career. The Workers’ Party MP previously represented Bradford West from 2012 until 2015 under the banner of the Respect Party. Before that he represented Glasgow Hillhead, Glasgow Kelvin and Bethnal Green & Bow between 1987 and 2010 for Labour, though he was expelled from the Party in 2003 over his opposition to the Iraq War. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: