BNP secures 2 European seats.

[Mike182]

BBC NEWS | Politics | BNP secures two European seats

BNP leader Nick Griffin has been elected to the European Parliament as the party won its first two seats.

Mr Griffin was elected for the North West region while Andrew Brons picked up another BNP seat in Yorkshire and Humber, where it won 10% of the vote.


Mr Griffin said the BNP was not racist, but gained votes from other parties because it "spoke openly about the problem of immigration."

It's not a great step in any direction, but I'm not that concerned given that it's the election for the European parliament and they only have 2 seats - they can't do much. My main concern is their local power in the North West of England, they can't affect immigration policies or enact anything against the minority communities but it does give them a soap box for the next General election.

 

[Don Penguinoini]

It's a start for them. Something must start somewhere.