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GEORGE GALLOWAY has been tipped as bookies’ favourite to win the Rochdale by-election on February 29.

The improved odds for Mr Galloway come after Labour’s campaign in the town collapsed when the party withdrew its support for its own candidate.

The one-time Labour and Respect Party MP, now standing as a candidate for the Workers’ Party of Britain, said he is confident of becoming Rochdale’s next MP.

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