Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to Episode 17 of Campaign Talk! In this edition, host Mark Belshaw is joined by Workers Party activist and Central Ward, Rochdale candidate Mohammed Saleem to discuss the local election trail and the growing momentum in the North West.
📝 In This Episode:
The Unity Slate: A look at the historic cooperation in Birmingham between the Workers Party, the Independent Candidate Alliance, and the Birmingham Community Independents to challenge the Labour establishment.
On the Eid Trail: Our candidates were out in force during the holy week, taking the message of change to the doorsteps and mosques across the country.
Political Policing: We examine the disturbing events at The Imam Reza mosque in Birmingham and the targeted arrest of independent candidate Ahmed Uku.
The Battle for Scotland: Big news from Glasgow as Yvonne Ridley and George Galloway lead the charge for the Holyrood elections.
Jackson Hinkle Endorsement: A special look at why the American commentator is backing the Workers Party and Campaign Talk as a vital voice for the working class.
Focus on Rochdale: Candidate Mohammed Saleem joins the show to discuss the local issues in Central Ward and how the Workers Party is the only real alternative to "Labour wolves in sheep's clothing."
🗳️ GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
Stand for Change:
The deadline to apply as a candidate for the May 2026 local elections is 5pm, Friday 3rd April. If you want to deliver real change for your community, apply now:
👉 workerspartygb.org/application_may_2026
Support the Campaign:
Unlike the establishment parties, we don't have millionaire backers. We rely on you:
National Elections Fund: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/local-elections-2026-fund
Help us buy an Ad Van: Fighting elections isn't cheap! Help us get our message on the road: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-buy-an-advertising-van
🗓️ DON'T MISS: "CALL THE DOCTOR"
Join us every Sunday at 6pm for our X Spaces. This week, Dr. Bob Gill returns to the hot seat alongside host Chris Williamson and Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan.
📱 FOLLOW THE WORKERS PARTY
Website: workerspartygb.org
Telegram: t.me/workerspartybritain
X / Twitter / UpScrolled: @WorkersPartyGB
Instagram / TikTok / Threads: @workerspartygb
#WorkersPartyGB #CampaignTalk #Rochdale #LocalElections2026 #BirminghamPolitics #GeorgeGalloway #No2Nato #LabourAlternative
Welcome to Episode 17 of Campaign Talk! In this edition, host Mark Belshaw is joined by Workers Party activist and Central Ward, Rochdale candidate Mohammed Saleem to discuss the local election trail and the growing momentum in the North West.
📝 In This Episode:
The Unity Slate: A look at the historic cooperation in Birmingham between the Workers Party, the Independent Candidate Alliance, and the Birmingham Community Independents to challenge the Labour establishment.
On the Eid Trail: Our candidates were out in force during the holy week, taking the message of change to the doorsteps and mosques across the country.
Political Policing: We examine the disturbing events at The Imam Reza mosque in Birmingham and the targeted arrest of independent candidate Ahmed Uku.
The Battle for Scotland: Big news from Glasgow as Yvonne Ridley and George Galloway lead the charge for the Holyrood elections.
Jackson Hinkle Endorsement: A special look at why the American commentator is backing the Workers Party and Campaign Talk as a vital voice for the working class.
Focus on Rochdale: Candidate Mohammed Saleem joins the show to discuss the local issues in Central Ward and how the Workers Party is the only real alternative to "Labour wolves in sheep's clothing."
🗳️ GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
Stand for Change:
The deadline to apply as a candidate for the May 2026 local elections is 5pm, Friday 3rd April. If you want to deliver real change for your community, apply now:
👉 workerspartygb.org/application_may_2026
Support the Campaign:
Unlike the establishment parties, we don't have millionaire backers. We rely on you:
National Elections Fund: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/local-elections-2026-fund
Help us buy an Ad Van: Fighting elections isn't cheap! Help us get our message on the road: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-buy-an-advertising-van
🗓️ DON'T MISS: "CALL THE DOCTOR"
Join us every Sunday at 6pm for our X Spaces. This week, Dr. Bob Gill returns to the hot seat alongside host Chris Williamson and Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan.
📱 FOLLOW THE WORKERS PARTY
Website: workerspartygb.org
Telegram: t.me/workerspartybritain
X / Twitter / UpScrolled: @WorkersPartyGB
Instagram / TikTok / Threads: @workerspartygb
#WorkersPartyGB #CampaignTalk #Rochdale #LocalElections2026 #BirminghamPolitics #GeorgeGalloway #No2Nato #LabourAlternative
