The reasons have been given on many TV Vox Pop street interviews. People feel like second class citizens in their own country.
The perception, fostered by the BNP and others is that immigrants get preferential treatment in housing and Social Services.
It is up to the government to set the facts straight on these calumnies.
The BNP is closer to the people in many ways, and it's the fault of the major parties for getting above themselves and losing the common touch.
Most times empathy and warmth beat doctrinaire philosophies hands down.
Giok