"Those who would deny free speech to a substantial electoral constituency (with even more widespread sympathy for its policies if not yet for the organisation itself) are going down a very dangerous path and one completely alien to Britain's democratic tradition." 1. there is no evidence that the BNP do not have freedom of speech. For example - on this site - there are NO restrictions. BNP supporters on this site simply have nothing of any value to say. 2. There has been no "widespread" increase in "sympathy". There was a reduction in the overall number of people voting so the BNP's share increased proportionately. At the next election, partly as a result of many good people on this site, there will be a bigger turnout of voters overall. When that happens, the BNP will be kicked into touch and will have to return to frothing at the mouth about their hatred of foreigners in their party "bookshops" again. In the meantime, the BNP can expect to be ignored by their MEP peers. They don't have enough seats to make a difference. And we the wider electorate will make sure that you lose those seats. Back to your sewer filth!
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