Demo against 'growing threat' of BNP
A wave of protest against the British National Party is to culminate in a protest march in Lincoln.
Lincoln and District Trades' Council organised the march following the election of two BNP members to the European Union.
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Richard Banks (left) and Dave Tompkins leading a group of those who will be taking part in the rally.
The group is keen to highlight what it feels are the real policies and background of the BNP.
Secretary of the Lincoln and District Trade Union Council Graham Peck said: "Lincoln and District Trades' Council is bitterly disappointed with the recent election of two British National Party members to the European Parliament.
"In the light of this growing threat in the county, and the election on our doorstep of Andrew Brons for Yorkshire and Humberside region, the Trades' Council has decided to call a demonstration to oppose the rise of the racist BNP."
The far right organisation had 23 candidates standing in the Lincolnshire County Council elections, but did not make any gains in the area.
Boston is currently the only place in the county with a BNP councillor.
The rally is due to be held on Saturday, meeting outside the University of Lincoln at 11.30am before leaving at noon and heading up Wigford Way, along Guildhall Street and down High Street.
East Midlands regional organiser for the BNP Geoff Dickens said: "Irrespective of what people like to think, different communities do not get on well together.
"Some of the more established communities of immigrants from the 60s and 70s are as much in despair of the new groups and the state of the country as the BNP."
For more on the protest against the BNP, see Wednesday's Echo.







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by NOTORACISM
Wednesday, April 25 2012, 6:13PM
“I see all the BNP members are getting their sticky little fingers on the dislike button. At least the hornets nest is buzzing lol. Pathetic lot. Truth hurts does it not?”
by vpire
Sunday, April 22 2012, 7:58PM
“:) actually I was in it. I thought they were doing another one. My bad.”
by FreedomSpeech
Sunday, April 22 2012, 5:48PM
“"I will certainly be supporting this march and hope the others do."
Will you be using a time-machine to do so? It was nearly 3 years ago.”
by vpire
Sunday, April 22 2012, 1:02PM
“I suppose it's ironic to say I'm intolerant to intolerance but I am.
I initially agreed with the BNP regarding the stance they made on immigration. Now of course, once they've got more and more power their true colours are showing. We don't need this. They are no different to the Taliban, the Baath party or indeed the Nazi party. They all stir hatred against others and this has no place in a decent society.
WWII started with exactly the same roots. We were never at war with Germany or it's people.
It's just the Nazis managed to conquer the minds of the Germans first, then the French administration. Ironic again that they are our biggest adversaries STILL in the EU.
I will certainly be supporting this march and hope the others do. All hate needs to be stamped out in this country, before our society collapses.”
by NOTORACISM
Sunday, April 22 2012, 11:28AM
“The name Geoff Dickens says it all. A hate filled racist who claims he would personally put all muslims and blacks on planes and send them anywhere other than here. Irrespective of wether or not the family was 10 20 or 30 generations down the line if their skin was anything other than white they would be gone. HE SAYS. All Jews would be removed from positions of power and industry including banks etc, and the Muslim's dealt with in a manner to which they would be well versed. Meaning he would not separate the Islamic extremist from the mainstream moderate. All Muslims in his eyes are the same. This is a horrible vile bigot and a good example of what we have in store from any elected BNP trolls. This man promotes violence against Muslim's and is a true anti semite. G-d save Britain from scum like this.”
by NOTORACISM
Sunday, April 22 2012, 11:16AM
“Pro Communism = Fascism...Fascism = Communism they just sport different flags both are racist hate mongers and both base their values on two of the world most evil dictators, the BNP Hitler, the Communists, Stalin, both would rule by fear, a statement made by Griffin him self. Anyone who has opposed this poison midget would pay for it if they ever gained power, and a BNP Government would bring this country into a state of civil war. 40% of the BNP have admitted they would take up arms, and so would all of the BNP's opposition. Anyone stupid or blind enough to vote BNP will not gain a return to old British values, it will turn the country into a Police state, abusing human right's, even of white British citizens if they do not comply with the Nazi ideals Griffin would put in place. Read the man's history, he is from the beginning a National Front member, a holocaust denier, a racist and thinks he can change the BNP image by wearing suits. What you see and hear on the surface is not the manifesto that will be implemented if they gained power. Like Hitler, Griffin's mentor, he is trying to slither up the political ladder with lies as a means to an end. Those that join this vile party and just follow because they like what he says do not get to see and hear the talk and intentions of the inner circle. A BNP government would be a total shambles. Those standing for election are totally ignorant of what it means to be an MP, as they have proven in the past. Once elected they are never seen again but for the few. Those within the inner circle would get the best positions, but when you consider that people like Mark Collett and many other self confessed and convicted racists Nazis would be our leaders the out come is obvious. Oh yes, the T shirts sporting Nazi insignia have gone into storage for now, and the flags of old that showed quite clearly that the BNP were a Nazi party have gone into hiding. But the same ideals remain. This country would not tolerate the BNP as a government even if they were voted in and it would not be long before they were ousted from number 10 by force. The whole active membership all but a few have criminal convictions for one thing or another, and our constitution does not allow MP's with criminal conviction's. I am sure Griffin would change that for a start.
Just read Griffin's Neo Nazi past. He hasn't changed and never will. This country will become the new Germany of 1933 and there will be no further election's. Much of the world will turn their back's on our country.
I read in the echo about the candidates standing in the election's, all of them had a write up including the BNP candidate, which merely said he had been released on Police bail. Fantastic, just the kind of numb skull we want running Lincoln...NOT.
The BNP as a party is collapsing about their ears, but they still pose a risk. Apathy on the part of the public voter could allow these muppets a chance of power, so people must wake up to the threat and make sure once and for all the BNP candidate is wasting their time even thinking about standing.
Shalom”
by An apolitical and floating voter, Living on the fringe of Lincoln
Friday, July 10 2009, 1:13PM
“It may be well worth a visit in the city centre of Lincoln to see who turns up for this demonstration on Saturday.
It could be a form of entertainment for those going.
Will the BNP turn out in force in protest against the protesters.
What slogans will be use and who will shout the loudest?
But then, that is democracy when the Far Right take on the Extreme Left for poll position.
I wonder how many members of New Labour will support the demo against the BNP?
It will be interesting how the BNP will dress for this occassion for their forefathers called the British Union of Fascists had their own distinctive uniform and were known as black shirts. The former National Front members liked to be dressed up as skin heads.
Who will fly the Union Jack or have the English flag used as form of recognition?
It will be very interesting indeed.
Going...I am.”
by Lesley, Lincoln
Friday, July 10 2009, 9:02AM
“OOh another heartwarming comment from wonky eye last night:
The BNP support the far right Danish party comment about the "chemotherapy of Islam".
Lovely.
Lets construe human beings with the language of disease. That won't stir up any hatred will it?”
by Gedge, Lincoln
Thursday, July 09 2009, 2:44PM
“Hmm bit reluctant to join in today as it seems to be Stephen against the world (yesterday was a bit more lively with more BNP about, as they trawl the web nationally for stories about them) but he does seem to sum up the problem with the BNP as a ¿proper¿ political party. Whenever it¿s policies are examined not a lot of substance remains and they resort to rants about left-wing extremists and trying to divert attention to problems elsewhere ¿ hence his bizarre comments about the anti-apartheid movement and Mugabe.
None of the pro-BNP supporters have come up with any facts to back their policies, whether it is over immigration or jobs, just empty rhetoric that appeals to peoples fear and looks for scapegoats rather than proper solutions. Likewise Lesley¿s reasonable request for reaction to Nick Griffins comments were also ignored.
The BNP have spent the last couple of years shouting that they want to be listened to and that they are more than just a bunch of slogans and thugs. Well they have had the opportunity and I still haven¿t heard anything different.”
by Lesley, Lincoln
Thursday, July 09 2009, 1:41PM
“"Judging your regularity on this site and your false assumptions, intollerance and general behaviour to date it seems that not only do you have far too much time on your hands, but you are intollerant, abussive, spiteful, vindictive and biggoted yourself."
You are welcome to your opinion as I am welcome to mine. However, it would be nice if, when declaring it simply hideous that I call you a fool and a bigot both insulting you and abusing you, you didn't then come back with a few choice insults and abuses of your own sweetheart.
I am passionate. I am anti-racism. You have told us all that you voted for the BNP in the last two elections. Don't expect me to think of you as anything more than a bigot and a fool. You have voted for bigots and fools. Ergo.....
"I am trying to say that extremisin in ANY context, whether it be extreme right or extreme left is simply intollerable."
A BNP voter begins supporting extremism the minute their ballot is cast.
Oh, and you still haven't had an opinion on your leaders sinking comments.....any thoughts?
"Grow up, remove your bliinkers and see the whole picture. Either that or stop annoying the adults."
And Stephen, darling, if a child could write this eloquently I certainly would take my children to the school that produced it.”