Fringe benefits: how the election went outside the major parties

A TRIUMPHANT George Galloway was yesterday celebrating his shock victory over Labour after capturing the seat of Bethnal Green and Bow.

The new Respect MP defeated Oona King after a bitter campaign fought on his opposition to the Gulf war.

When the rebel politician took the stand as the count was declared, he called for Tony Blair to be sacked and condemned Tower Hamlets over alleged electoral fraud in the ward.