| jonop said: I would guess all of them, which is 650. |
All except Northern Ireland- 18 constituencies- and the Speaker's seat in Buckingham. So, 631.
| jonop said: I would guess all of them, which is 650. |
All except Northern Ireland- 18 constituencies- and the Speaker's seat in Buckingham. So, 631.
I've just been reading up about what certain political parties classify as British. UKIP, considering they are almost as serious about immigration and similar issues as the BNP, have much better priorities with regards to who they would consider British.
They do not consider your "bloodline" as the determining factor in Britishness at all (essentially bloodline is the only determining factor for the BNP). They consider belief in democracy, fair play and freedom the determining factors in considering people British.
Whilst they have some similar policies to the BNP, their definition of British sits far more comfortably with me than the BNP's. It seems a far more sensible definition and cuts out xenophobia.
That said, I still wouldn't support the same policy as discussed here with their reasoning, it would still be pretty bad.
trashleg said:
ah thanks. Griffin just didnt sound right. reminded me of this, so i thought it was wrong..
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Gotta love a cheeky bit of family guy :)
SamuelRSmith said:
The poor population dispersion is a direct reflection of the inequality of development in this country. Perhaps a better solution to the "immigration problem" is to provide more money to regional development agencies and increase the power of local government. (Personally, I don't think the Iraq War made the USA look bad, I'm in full support of the war, and the Bush Doctrine - but don't tell anyone
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Yeah, that's the way i'd fix it. I'm just saying that may be why a lot of people feel it's cramped.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8663681.stm?ls
the BNP are fighting to win votes...literally...
BNP candidate and Asian men clash
A fight broke out between a British National Party parliamentary candidate and some Asian men as party members were out campaigning in east London.
Some men earlier swore at leader Nick Griffin and threw fruit at him and he was taken away from the scene.
The candidate for Romford, Bob Bailey, was filmed shouting out to men in Ripple Road when one of them swore and spat at him and Mr Bailey punched him.
Police were called after 1500 BST to the fight between the two groups.
'Campaign of hatred'
At the time Metropolitan Police said they were called to the incident but no-one had been arrested at the scene.
Later however, police said an 18-year-old man attended Barking police station and alleged common assault against another man.
The Barking Community Safety Unit is to look into the matter.
When asked about the fight Mr Griffin told BBC London the fight was the result of a "campaign of hatred and dehumanisation against any group of people, in this case us".
He said: "I think people have to realise that the people have spoken, this is a democratic vote and everyone has to go along with that, whether its us, our opponents or people on the streets, and if there are a few crazies or thugs on the streets I'm sure the police will deal with them quite quickly.
"The more people in the media talk this up as an issue, the more silly kids on the streets will be inclined to take the law into their hands."
Candidates for Romford are: Independent: Philip Hyde; Conservative: Andrew Rosindell; Independent: David Sturman; English Democrats: Peter Thorogood; Labour: Rachel Voller; British National Party: Robert Bailey; UK Independence Party: Gerard Batten; Liberal Democrat: Helen Duffett; Green: Gary Haines.
What does the BNP guy say and first. I couldn't understand. I heard how many of you are something.
| SciFiBoy said: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8663681.stm?ls Asian men and BNP candidate Bob Bailey clash in Barking
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Lets hope those scum bags get locked up. So much for a democratic society, it should be illegal to spit at someone. I find it a disgusting thing to do and I would be angry if someone did that to me...


Does anyone else find this bit slightly ironic?
.."When asked about the fight Mr Griffin told BBC London the fight was the result of a "campaign of hatred and dehumanisation against any group of people, in this case us"."
| trashleg said: Does anyone else find this bit slightly ironic? .."When asked about the fight Mr Griffin told BBC London the fight was the result of a "campaign of hatred and dehumanisation against any group of people, in this case us"." |
I.. I..
He..?
Wha..
Did he have a straight face when he said that?
