Rochdale by-election: George Galloway storms to victory - in pictures

  • George Galloway celebrates with supporters after being declared the winner of the Rochdale by-election. Getty Images
    George Galloway celebrates with supporters after being declared the winner of the Rochdale by-election. Getty Images
  • As the votes came in, Mr Galloway declared “this is for Gaza”. Getty Images
    As the votes came in, Mr Galloway declared “this is for Gaza”. Getty Images
  • Mr Galloway, of the Workers Party of Britain, won an almost 6,000 majority over his nearest rival in the by-election. Reuters
    Mr Galloway, of the Workers Party of Britain, won an almost 6,000 majority over his nearest rival in the by-election. Reuters
  • Confetti is thrown over Mr Galloway by Just Stop Oil protestors as he gives his speech after being declared winner. AP
    Confetti is thrown over Mr Galloway by Just Stop Oil protestors as he gives his speech after being declared winner. AP
  • An election official counts votes. Reuters
    An election official counts votes. Reuters
  • Reform UK Party leader Richard Tice, whose candidate, Simon Danczuk, finished sixth. Reuters
    Reform UK Party leader Richard Tice, whose candidate, Simon Danczuk, finished sixth. Reuters
  • Members of the Offical Monster Raving Loony Party. Reuters
    Members of the Offical Monster Raving Loony Party. Reuters
  • Simon Danczuk, the Reform UK candidate, with his wife Claudine Uwamahoro. PA
    Simon Danczuk, the Reform UK candidate, with his wife Claudine Uwamahoro. PA
  • Election themed cupcakes in the media room ahead votes being counted at Rochdale Leisure Centre. PA
    Election themed cupcakes in the media room ahead votes being counted at Rochdale Leisure Centre. PA