Birmingham Election: Sweets for Iran's Win, Sectarian Concerns

0:00On May 2nd, candidates from George Galloway's Workers Party in Birmingham got caught on video handing out sweets to celebrate what they called irons. Big win against Zionists, Wajad Berkey and Sardar Khan posed with the treats after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz and got a ceasefire with Israel and the U.S. These guys are running in local elections, teaming up with the pro-Gazza Independent Alliance led by lawyer Ahmed Yakub. The polls show no party will win outright, so their group could end up as the largest block and decide who runs England's Second City Council. Folks are worried, after 14 years of labor rule, Birmingham might fall to sectarian Muslim politicians pushing their agenda. Lord Austin, a former labor MP, slammed it as traitorous support for a regime that exports terror and crushed protests back home. Yakub and others joined pro-Iran protests, burning flags and chanting against Israel's forces. Meanwhile, a big London Moss told Wersherpers last month to prioritize Muslim candidates

1:03on May 7th ballots, sparking more backlash over religious meddling in votes. With elections just days away, this footage and alliances have everyone watching close to see if Birmingham's power shifts and what it means for the city's future.