General Election 1997 - Mohammed Sarwar MP Faces Allegations of Bribery

Muhammad Sawa, a businessman and politician, is accused of bribery involving a £5000 payment to an independent Labor candidate to ease up on his campaign. Despite winning the Glasgow seat by a significant margin, Sawa faces scrutiny from Labour Party officials and potential consequences if allegations are proven true. Additionally, police are investigating electoral roll irregularities. The situation poses a potential embarrassment for the new government, which prides itself on integrity.

What was Muhammad Sawa accused of in the news report?

• Bribing an independent Labor candidate

• Winning the election by a landslide

• Donating to a charity

• Running a negative campaign

What action did the Labour Party plan to take if the allegations were true?

• Ignore the allegations

• Take serious action

• Support Muhammad Sawa

• Deny any wrongdoing

What could happen to BMP if the bribery allegations are confirmed?

• They would be praised for transparency

• They would face severe consequences

• They would receive a warning

• They would gain more support

What irregularity is being investigated in the electoral roll?

• Duplicate voter names

• Incorrect voter addresses

• Missing voter IDs

• Names added after the closing date

What is the potential impact of the affair on the incoming government?

• It could boost their popularity

• It could strengthen their integrity

• It could lead to a policy change

• It could be their first major embarrassment