'We don't need any lessons from the BNP'

BREACH OF RIGHTS?: It was interesting to note the hypocrisy of the BNP leadership following the recent release of names of members of the far right party on the internet.

Firstly, they argue that it was a breach of their human rights under current UK and European legislation, which they are probably correct about.

Curiously, the same legislation that the party uses for the defence of its membership is exactly the same legislation that the party wishes to have scrapped as unfair, undemocratic and an infringement of all of our liberties and freedoms. The same membership of the BNP also regularly publish other people's details whom they consider to be anti-patriotic or anti-racist, because they are members of other political parties or members of other organisations.

Their party leadership then argues that many of the names on the list are educated professionals who have made an informed decision and choice to join their party. They go on to state that this inclusion must prove that the policies of the BNP are mainstream, and the normal ideology of the population.

This country has a long history of allowing people's freedoms; of allowing freedom of movement and freedom of speech. It also has a great history of protecting individuals from harassment and discrimination. I personally don't think the British people need any lectures or lessons from the BNP on the rights of educated professionals or our freedoms and liberties, particularly with such mixed and confused statements coming from their leadership when the boot ends up on the other foot.

DAVID JACK PPC Stoke North Liberal Democrat