I suspect not. One person isn't considered a party, or automatically given any of the privileges appertaining thereunto in local democracy, and I can't see Westminster being more helpful.
I must say, my respect *cough* *cough* for Galloway plummeted when I heard his acceptance speech. Going after the returning officer like that (essentially accusing him of fraud on live TV when he has no opportunity to defend himself) is just verbal thuggery, and I'm not going to regard anyone who does that sort of thing well.
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I must say, my respect *cough* *cough* for Galloway plummeted when I heard his acceptance speech. Going after the returning officer like that (essentially accusing him of fraud on live TV when he has no opportunity to defend himself) is just verbal thuggery, and I'm not going to regard anyone who does that sort of thing well.