British Member of Parliament George Galloway plans to challenge the Canadian immigration ministry’s decision to ban him from entering the country, it was confirmed last night. The Respect Party MP, who was due to speak at a public forum in Toronto later this month, was prohibited from entering the country on grounds of national security. Galloway was quoted as saying the decision was unacceptable and that he planned to take legal action to overturn the ban.
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Galloway to appeal Canadian ban
British Member of Parliament George Galloway plans to challenge the Canadian immigration ministry’s decision to ban him from entering the country, it was confirmed last night. The Respect Party MP, who was due to speak at a public forum in Toronto later this month, was prohibited from entering the country on grounds of national security. […]
21 Mar 09
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