BNP support gets TV view
RESIDENTS took part in a national debate on social cohesion and the rise of the BNP.
BBC2's Newsnight featured a report from Blurton last night when a number of residents spoke about their reasons for supporting the far-right party.
The debate, also featuring BNP councillor Michael Coleman and former city Labour leader Mike Tappin, came after the BBC confirmed that BNP leader Nick Griffin and MEP for the North West will be allowed to appear on Question Time tonight.
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Rob Flello argued that Mr Griffin's appearance is crucial to expose the "true nature" of the British National Party (BNP), which holds nine seats on Stoke City Council.
Mr Flello said: "The more we can turn the spotlight on them and show what their true nature is the better."











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by Simon H, Nottingham
Saturday, October 24 2009, 10:10PM
“BNP have had a very rough treatment from everyone. It's so easy to attack an easy target. I do not support them, nor am I racist and whether NG is, I just don't know. All I ever hear from politicians is rhetoric and straw-man attacks. Pathetic. Like fucking children. Question time was a crucifixion.
BNP are becoming more popular because some parts of the UK are like walking through a foreign country. The country is finite. It's resources finite. Why do you really think there is a housing shortage?
Those who are already here (legally) should stay and the drawbridge go up. No more family members in. Don't tell me that's racist - I wont grace the comment with a reply.
As far as I know, the only other party to "get it" is UKIP and they are definitely NOT racist.
By the way, racism - a stupid term. We are all of the same race. This is not about race. It is about dilution of culture, not blood, I wish the BNP would get that.”
by E.B., Stoke
Friday, October 23 2009, 3:34PM
“Well,Well,What a balanced view from Lee.NOT.He sums up why people are turning to the parasitic BNP,he says that question time is not politically correct!! Well, the audience there last night was staged managed against the BNP,that was pretty obvious for even an "educated "man like you to see Lee. Also, the panel were like pathetic children,trying to score points with the audience,
Everyone was so determined to denegrate Nick Griffin,they forgot to question Jack Straw on how he,and his cronies have bankrupted this country.
The only point i agree with Lee on is,We do not want to see them on there again for a while.
Alas Lee they probably have as much support, if not more than the Lib dems,so they should have as much telly time as them.I find the vast majority of polititions are slimy,self gratifying parasites,Hence they all looked like chickens in the same roost.Just a last point Lee.If you,and your pals have the right to protest,Does Nick Griffin and his ilk not have the right to free speech,whether we like what he says or not.”
by Lee, Hartshill
Friday, October 23 2009, 8:53AM
“Yes, obviously, ALL the protesters stormed the BBC because there's a whole hive mind thing going on there and it wasn't a minority invading the grounds as the cellphone footage from inside the BBC offices shows. And obviously, non-whites, non-Christian and homosexuals are quite wrong to launch protests in a free society, particually against the viewpoints of a party which would not only like to surpress them, but would like to take control of the state media to "change people's attitudes towards them". There was no denying that particular quote (about state media) by Nick Griffin last night, and it's available on YouTube for all to see, so I concur with the educated, open-minded people here demanding "freedom of speech" and "impartiality" for a party whose policy is to stifle those very aspects of democracy if it gets into power. Obviously, I say all of that with no sarcasm whatsoever.
I agree that the BBC are right to take into consideration *proportion* when inviting politicians onto the show, so another invitation shouldn't be extended to the BNP for perhaps another two or three series. They don't have *that* much representation across the country or even Europe to justify that many appearances on a show designed to put the electorate in touch with the politicians who serve them.
As for Question Time being the most politically correct program on the box: BIG FAT LOL. A program that travels around the country to ensure it's local relevance, which routinely invites left and right wing candidates onto the panel is politically correct now? Seriously. Where TF do ideas like that even come from?”
by Nigel, Hartshill
Thursday, October 22 2009, 6:24PM
“I agree Andy. Everyone has the right to protest but they have gone too far.
These so called protesters are idiots.”
by Andy, Sandbach
Thursday, October 22 2009, 5:14PM
“Agree, in the most, with EB from Stoke.
I was appalled whilst watching the so called "peaceful protesters" attempting to storm the BBC. Their behaviour was inappropriate and some may say, the action has backfired as the BNP are currently all over the news.
The BBC are right to allow ALL politicians, regardless of viewpoint onto Question TIme.”