George Galloway sacked: TalkRadio host loses job over Champions League final remarks

Former Labour MP accused of antisemitism over tweet celebrating Liverpool’s win over Tottenham Hotspur

George Galloway says he has been sacked by TalkRadio after comments he made about Liverpool’s Champions League win over Tottenham Hotspur.

“Congratulations to the great people of Liverpool to the memory of the socialist miner Bill Shankley to the fallen 96 to those who fought justice for them and to the Liverpool dockers. No Israel flags on the Cup!” Mr Galloway tweeted on Saturday after Liverpool 2-0 victory over the London club.

Tottenham, which is perceived to have many Jewish fans, accused Mr Galloway of “blatant antisemitism”.

On Monday, Mr Galloway announced his sacking and suggested he would sue the radio station.

“I’ve just been sacked by @talkRADIO See you in Court guys. #Palestine #Moats Long live Palestine,” he tweeted.

He added: “I’ve been given a Red Card from @talkRADIO for ‘over-celebrating’ Liverpool famous victory over Spurs. Not sure it’s the wisest move Mr Murdoch’s team ever made given the history and all.”

TalkRadio, which is owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, tweeted on Monday it had terminated Mr Galloway’s show, Mother of All Talkshows, “with immediate effect”.

“As a fair and balanced news provider, TalkRadio does not tolerate antisemitic views,” the broadcaster said.

In a statement to Sky Sports News over the weekend, Tottenham said: “It’s astounding in this day and age to read such blatant antisemitism published on a social platform by someone who is still afforded air time on a radio station on which he has previously broken broadcast impartiality rules.”