GEORGE Galloway says his anti-war Respect Coalition will kick York MP Hugh Bayley out of office at the next General Election.

Mr Bayley would be more concerned by such hyperbole if there had been a large crowd to cheer on the legendary Mr Galloway last night. In the event, only 35 turned out.

Such a poor house suggests Respect has overestimated the anti-war feeling among the electorate.

But then it was quite windy last night - and York City were on the box.

Updated: 11:28 Wednesday, October 06, 2004