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GEORGE Galloway has targeted Natalie McGarry’s Glasgow East seat after announcing he’ll stand again for Westminster.

The ex-Labour and Respect MP is convinced he can beat the SNP in the seat as an independent and campaign against a second Scots referendum.

Galloway has staked his claim even though there is no election in the offing.

A spokesman for Galloway said he was determined to stage a comeback if the opportunity should arise. He added: “He is completely committed to fighting indy ref 2 if and when it comes.”

Galloway lost his Bradford Seat to Labour in May’s general election.