Jupiter: Born August 16, 1954 Early political activism in his teens Joined Labour Party at a very young age Became Labour Party organizer in Dundee by age 13 Saturn period (1967-1986) Rose through Labour Party ranks Became Chairman of Scottish Labour Party at age 26 (1981) Elected as General Secretary of War on Want charity (1983) Became a prominent anti-war voice Mercury period (1986-2003) Elected as MP for Glasgow Hillhead/Kelvin (1987) Strong opposition to Gulf War (1990-91) Gained prominence as outspoken critic of sanctions on Iraq Famous "Sir, I salute your courage" speech to Saddam Hussein (1994) Ketu period (2003-2010) Expelled from Labour Party over Iraq War opposition (2003) Founded Respect Party Famous U.S. Senate testimony (2005) Won Bethnal Green and Bow seat (2005) Appeared on Celebrity Big Brother (2006) Venus period (2010-2030) Lost parliamentary seat in 2010 Won Bradford West by-election (2012) Lost seat in 2015 Continued political activism and broadcasting Current candidate for Rochdale by-election (2024)