Nigel Farage has argued sectarian politics is on the rise in Britain as a debate broke out on GB News about Islamophobia amid the controversy surrounding Lee Anderson and the by-election win for George Galloway in Rochdale.

It comes after suggestions the Workers Party candidate mobilised the Muslim vote in the constituency to come out on top in what proved to be a contentious campaign.

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George Galloway won his political seat in Rochdale and spoke of his support of Gaza and Palestine in his victory speech

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