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Tatton Labour party member ‘dismayed’ at BNP members canvassing Knutsford
4:46pm Thursday 21st May 2009
A TATTON Labour party member says he was ‘dismayed’ that the British National Party openly campaigned in Knutsford at the weekend.
As reported in the Guardian, BNP activists handed out leaflets with the slogan ‘British jobs for British workers’ on the junction with Regent Street and Princess Street.
They were gathering support ahead of the European elections on June 4.
Richard Jackson, who is not standing for election to the European parliament but intends to challenge George Osborne at the next general election, said: “I hope people are sophisticated enough to see through the lies and propaganda.
“The BNP is clever at exploiting circumstances to their advantage and should not be underestimated.
“Before falling for one of their simplistic economic arguments people need to know what sort of party they are voting for.”
In June, more than five million people across the north west, including Knutsford, are set to vote.
There are more than 90 candidates, representing 12 political parties and an independent, Francis Apaloo.
The Liberal Democrats, which is uniting behind the motto ‘Stronger Together’, is aiming to win at least two of the seats.
Chris Davies, Knutsford’s Liberal Democrat MEP, said that he will fight to promote the struggling manufacturing industry if he is re-elected.
He claims that the north west is losing out on nearly £200 million of business support available from the EU to help provide economic stimulus.
He said: “North west England was the cradle of the industrial revolution that made Britain the world’s first manufacturing superpower.
“Now we must seize the chance to be the birthplace of the green technology revolution.
“Successive governments have devoted too little attention to ensuring that we continue to make things.
“We must not miss the chance to create new sustainable jobs in manufacturing.”
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Syd Henley, Nottingham says...
9:22am Sat 23 May 09
Voters have this one opportunity on June 4th, to start saving their country and their money by voting for the BNP.
Chris Davies, Knutsford’s Liberal Democrat MEP, claims that "the north west is losing out on nearly £200 million of business support available from the EU".
What he is not telling you good people, is that £200 million, is less than 5 days worth of your money that Britain pours into the EU coffers. For those who do not know, it costs you the tax payer £43 million every day of the year to be in the EURO CLUB.
Joolz Knutsford, says...
1:14pm Sun 24 May 09
Given the public's current mood about MPs expenses, if you can't bring yourself to vote Con, Lab or Lib, then vote Green.
Just don't vote for the BNP, the party that only allows white people to become members.
Tatton Labour party member ‘dismayed’ at BNP members canvassing town
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waywoodwind, sheffield says...
2:46pm Fri 22 May 09
They gave away our health wealth and happiness while they raided our coffers ,,, embezzling hypercritics
Good luck to the BNP
Britain urgently needs you