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British politician George Galloway, pictured speaking during the Grassroots Out rally in London in 2016, has been criticizing for disobeying Covid-19 blocking rules to attend a football match in Scotland.
No police action will be taken after the controversial former British MP-turned-broadcaster breaches Covid-19 blocking regulations by attending a Scottish second-division football game.
The Dumfries-based Queen of the South club apologized and admitted a “total error of judgment” after allowing George Galloway and his family to watch the team’s 3-1 loss to Dundee at Scotland. Championship on Boxing Day.
Scotland’s police have warned the club to comply with the law. Scotland is locked in level 4 with spectators banned from sporting matches.
While the police are not taking further action, British media reported that Queen of the South could be indicted by the Scottish Football Association, which agreed to Covid-19 protocols with the Scottish government.
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Dundee defeated the Queen of the South in Scotland.
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Dundee’s Osman Sow (R) makes it 1-0 with a header during the Scottish Championship game against Queen of the South at Dumfries’ Palmerston Park.
Galloway, who was expelled by the British Labor Party in 2003, posted a photo of the party to his 359,000 followers on Twitter.
The 66-year-old, a MP from 1987 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2015, had no regrets about his attendance at Palmerston Park.
The former Labor and Respect MP who now heads the Workers’ Party of Great Britain, said: “I live in D&G [Dumfries and Galloway]. My family has FIVE season tickets. I am about to become a sponsor.
“I am spreading the word about the club to millions of people.”
Queen of the South issued a statement Sunday saying: “We can confirm that George Galloway did attend our game against Dundee in Palmerston yesterday. He was socially distant within an area of the ground where he formed a bubble with his family. All Covid protocols they were followed at all times. We would like to apologize to our supporters who have been disturbed by their attendance at the match. “
After a new reaction from fans, Queen of the South made a more formal apology Monday morning.
“As we reflect on our statement to fans last night, we realize that we should have given a fuller apology.
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George Galloway, campaigning in Bradford for The Respect Party, ahead of the 2015 UK General Election.
“George Galloway was given permission to attend our game against Dundee when Dumfries and Galloway were at level 1 and fans could return to games. However, we accept that we should have reviewed the decision once the rules changed and we should have informed Mr. Galloway that he would no longer be able to attend the game. We realize that it was a total error of judgment and we should have been more considerate of our loyal fans.
“We would like again to issue an unreserved apology to our fans and would like to assure them that we fully accept and understand their anger. It was a genuine mistake that shouldn’t have been made. As we go through tough times, both on and off the park, your valuable support is needed more than ever. “
A statement from the Scottish Police said: “We have spoken with Queen of the South to explain the legislation and remind the club of its responsibilities to comply with the law. The Scottish Police will not take any further action in relation to this matter.”
