George Galloway: We SHOULD NOT Fight for King and Country - 5/6 | Oxford Union

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On 9th February 1933, Oxford Union members voted 275 to 153 in favour of the motion 'This House will under no circumstances fight for its King and Country', a result met with outrage from the political establishment. Sir Winston Churchill described the vote as an 'abject, squalid, shameless, avowel', citing it as a reason for Adolf Hitler's later brinkmanship. Ninety years to the day after this motion was first put to the House, would this house still not fight for its sovereign and kingdom?

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[cammeag]

He didn’t need to glance at his notes. Do we know why? Indeed I do! He knew his subject, believed every word he said and had thee eloquence to deliver it! I envy that man! 👏👏👏

[panafrikanMW]

As an African who lived in the UK during the time the West attacked Iraq, I remember George Galloway's voice in the parliament as he argued against the war. It is nice to see he still has not cowed in to the popular narrative of politicians in relation geopolitics. What a man.

[rickyrich]

Never ever enjoyed listening to any man as much as i have enjoyed listening to Mr Galloway, a man who is not afraid to speak the truth. A true leader and a Legend.

[wildvin]

This is a real man, with real balls, speaking the truth. We Need This more than ever.

[grahamrose]

Used to hate this man now I look up to him as an rx Infantry Soldier I couldn't agree with him more. One of the best speechers I've listened to. Good on you George Galloway you had it right in everything you said and my apologies for everything I've said about you. This is the kind of voice we should be listening to in our Treacherous Cowardly Houses of Parliament. Take a bow..

[nickpopovic]

Congratulations, Mr. Galloway. You are a hell of the man. Whoever supported you trusted your heart and mind,

[philwhitelaw]

Completely captivating speech. Spoken from the heart with truth and conviction.

[mohamedkhaireh]

Love him or loathe him, no one can deny Galloway is an incredible orator.

[magnaviator]

George Galloway, what a fantastic human being. Love from the United States.

[grapentine]

George is one of those rare political figures that says the things i want to say. He speaks and shouts in the way i feel inside. He is a powerful individual

[ingostawitz]

Nobody knows why Obama was awarded a Nobel Prize, but I do know that this speaker deserves one, as he speaks the uncomfortable truth. Greetings from Hamburg Germany.

[matthewwalton]

Outstanding ! He deserves a seat in Parliament !

[tiffanymarks]

I am an American and my hat's off to mr. George Galloway he needs to talk about about our leaders here in America God bless him 🤔💯👍

[sundalwood]

George Galloway your truthfulness and sincerity touches hearts 💕

[maimonhalmamory]

I am Canadain I love G.Galloway❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👑 he says fact and senses and truth rare politician .

[tigerss]

Amazing speech!…amazing man!….I could listen to George all day!…what a prime minister he would make.

[Bob-vgm]

Great speech by a man of principle, knowledge and compassion.

[jventure]

George Galloway is a man of keen sensibility. Armed with truths, he shows why he is one of the finest orators of our time.

[jeffreyalanday]

Splendid public speaking without prompter, notes or microphone. An art we urgently must revive.

[JasminePlays-nkcr]

Take care G Galloway.
You are good man.