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BNP frustrated in East Lancashire office bid


THE British National Party is being frustrated in its attempts to find a base in East Lancashire, according to its leader.

Nick Griffin claimed the far-right party had been on the verge of sealing deals for 20 premises across the North West but landlords had pulled the plug at the last minute.

A local campaigner tasked with finding an East Lancashire headquarters insisted he was getting a “positive response”.

But according to a major property group, the BNP - which gained its first two European Parliament seats in June - was turned down when it requested some “prominent office space” in Blackburn.

A spokesman for the Adhan Group said a party representative had made contact two weeks ago and asked for a 2,000 square-foot office on a main road.

He added: “We declined to offer them anything.”

Andrew Peake, of Burnley-based Petty’s estate agents, said he was not aware of an approach from the BNP.

The party is understood to have looked at a former pub that was later bought by Lancashire County Council.

Writing in the latest BNP newsletter, Mr Griffin - an MEP for the North West - said: “My team tasked with opening a constituency office in the North West have been on the point of exchanging contracts or leases on more than 20 different premises, only to be knocked back at the last minute, with clearly shaken landlords telling them they can’t say why but have no choice but to reject our business”.

But Coun Derek Dawson, who sits on Burnley Council, said: “That’s not around here.

"People have been positive and have come to us.”

Coun Dawson has drawn up a list of five or six potential sites in Burnley and Padiham.

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Michael Lee said: “I have not heard anything about them looking here, and I wouldn’t welcome it.

"We do not want them hanging around.”

Comments(37)

Come the Revolution says...
10:10pm Tue 1 Sep 09

Not surprised that the Adhan property group turned them down.LOL! Try an English firm.

abdullah says...
11:16pm Tue 1 Sep 09

How ironic that the BNP wanted to lease property fron an Asian firm,its so unreal,lol

imrank says...
12:21am Wed 2 Sep 09

I know there's some empty properties in whalley range area of Blackburn. Might be a good idea to start gaining some support in that area.

NICEONESUNSHINE says...
12:36am Wed 2 Sep 09

As if anyone would risk having these scumbags for tenants! Surely any office rented by them would be at high risk from vandalism or even arson.
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Hey RAyzer maybe you could rent them your front room!!!!!!!!!!!!

willybob says...
8:22am Wed 2 Sep 09

NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:
As if anyone would risk having these scumbags for tenants! Surely any office rented by them would be at high risk from vandalism or even arson. . Hey RAyzer maybe you could rent them your front room!!!!!!!!!!!!
the BNP are a legitamate party and therefore have a right to have offices wherever they like . really hope they get 1 in padiham, plenty of support here nick

happycyclist says...
8:41am Wed 2 Sep 09

abdullah wrote:
How ironic that the BNP wanted to lease property fron an Asian firm,its so unreal,lol
By trying to lease property from an Asian company, are the BNP not demonstrating that they are less racist that they are alleged to be?

happycyclist says...
8:48am Wed 2 Sep 09

NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:
As if anyone would risk having these scumbags for tenants! Surely any office rented by them would be at high risk from vandalism or even arson.
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Hey RAyzer maybe you could rent them your front room!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a fair comment about the risk of vandalism or even arson, but vandalism and arson are criminal offences and should not be condoned. However unpalatable the BNP may be to some, they are at present a legal political aprty and should be offered the full protection of the law.

akon says...
10:09am Wed 2 Sep 09

Mosques springing up all over the place ,our NHS buckling under the strain of immigrants,LYING vermin politician's ,our brave servicemen & woman being hounded by foriegn SCUM in their own country.
Yet we still get braindead scrotum's questioning why a legitimate political party should be able to rent an office.
Wake up & stop reading the sun/star.

midas says...
12:12pm Wed 2 Sep 09

I dont think anyone is questioning their right to have an office, just questioning whether there is a landlord who wants to be assosiated with the BNP by leasing ofice space to them.

Slimplynth says...
12:53pm Wed 2 Sep 09

happycyclist wrote:
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: As if anyone would risk having these scumbags for tenants! Surely any office rented by them would be at high risk from vandalism or even arson. . Hey RAyzer maybe you could rent them your front room!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a fair comment about the risk of vandalism or even arson, but vandalism and arson are criminal offences and should not be condoned. However unpalatable the BNP may be to some, they are at present a legal political aprty and should be offered the full protection of the law.
Probably because a lot of people can't comprehend that we live in a country that allows free speech and democracy doesn't just mean the freedom to vote for the four obvious political parties.

Just because the police aren't allowed to vote BNP definitely shouldn't mean that they are also exempt from police protection. (well it seems sometimes that everyone is anyway)

BTW if you've read this far I'd like to point out that I've never voted BNP and i'm not a racist.

I think the BNP should just build their own office and bypass the landlords.

Excluded says...
1:33pm Wed 2 Sep 09

The BNP could rent offices from a BNP sympathising landlord. However as few BNP members seem to even have jobs, the likelihood of them owning any letable property would seem slim.

akon says...
2:35pm Wed 2 Sep 09

excluded darwin
People from all walks of life are members,check your facts before coming out with utter horse sh*te.


Old Timer says...
3:10pm Wed 2 Sep 09

Just food for thought... if the BNP rise again politically in Burnley after making such an ash of their last chances maybe they will be able to rent the Derby pub bought by Burnley Borough Council. It was said Burnley splashed out nearly £300,00 to buy the premises so they could keep out the BNP. Funny old world in'it.

Burnley student says...
3:41pm Wed 2 Sep 09

on a national scale the BNP moving to Burnley would ruin this town beyond repair. A rascist party with traits similar to the Nazis is not what we need, i'm not surprised over 20 landlords have turned them down, would you put your property at risk of national attention and protesting.

I think anyone wanting to destroy the office would be hugely out of order, but i would be right outside expressing our freedom of speech as loudly as i can as soon as anyone was daft enough to lease them anything!

jghazanfar says...
7:39pm Wed 2 Sep 09

BNP won the MEP elections, they are facing real strong hostility from all parties in Europe. No one is willing to merge with them. Mr. Karim a muslim of Pakistani origin born and bred in Brierfield is also a Conservative MEP. Last time he won elections then he was a member of Liberal Democrats. Muslims Asians and whole minorities across the Northwest of England came out for his support. It felt like a revolution was about to take place. Conservatives have merged or about to merge with more far right and more racist parties in Europe, these parties have stronger views than the BNP. I know many Pakistani’s have traditionally voted Labour, Labour is the Party who have bombed Muslims across the world. BNP, Labour Conservative and Liberal Democrats its all a big swindle. The county’s being run and controlled by big companies who are bigger than any MEP, MP Government or even Prime minister. The BNP are a helpless, mis lead people who think they will get their way- give them a chance let them set up there offices, lets see what they can do. They do not worry me—I have seen the political games played out very closely. I believe the couple of Muslim MP’s MEP or a couple of BNP MEP’s are a by- product of the process and have absolutly no control or say in any matters- Please don’t make anyone a hero by showing that they are being unfairly treated. Muslims , Pakistanis trust me when I say that BNP or anyone else can not make any decisions that will effect us. If the big guys decide that Mr Griffin should be the next Prime minister than there is nothing you and I can do—if the big guys then decide Mr. Griifin the Prime Minister should wear a miniskirt and wear high heels – he will do that. We are made to believe we have the power of vote, its all a big scam.

willybob says...
7:45pm Wed 2 Sep 09

ganja man wrote:
" A con" is exactly as his name spells! This Nazi BNP activist sits at his pc spouting out hatred against his fellow man. This man and his fellow boneheads in the BNP need to be challenged. The clever and wealthy people in the BNP do not want to provide and buy an office for nazi Griffin.The time is up for these nazi's. "A con " has a St George's flag outside his hovel in Padiham.
and what exactly do you find wrong in flying a st georges flag. you make out like its a crime.thats whats wrong with this country, people to scared of being patriotic

Burnley student says...
7:55pm Wed 2 Sep 09

how is wanting to kill immigrants in the Mediterranean, or justifying rape as enjoyable, patriotic?

NICEONESUNSHINE says...
8:02pm Wed 2 Sep 09

jghazanfar wrote:
BNP won the MEP elections, they are facing real strong hostility from all parties in Europe. No one is willing to merge with them. Mr. Karim a muslim of Pakistani origin born and bred in Brierfield is also a Conservative MEP. Last time he won elections then he was a member of Liberal Democrats. Muslims Asians and whole minorities across the Northwest of England came out for his support. It felt like a revolution was about to take place. Conservatives have merged or about to merge with more far right and more racist parties in Europe, these parties have stronger views than the BNP. I know many Pakistani’s have traditionally voted Labour, Labour is the Party who have bombed Muslims across the world. BNP, Labour Conservative and Liberal Democrats its all a big swindle. The county’s being run and controlled by big companies who are bigger than any MEP, MP Government or even Prime minister. The BNP are a helpless, mis lead people who think they will get their way- give them a chance let them set up there offices, lets see what they can do. They do not worry me—I have seen the political games played out very closely. I believe the couple of Muslim MP’s MEP or a couple of BNP MEP’s are a by- product of the process and have absolutly no control or say in any matters- Please don’t make anyone a hero by showing that they are being unfairly treated. Muslims , Pakistanis trust me when I say that BNP or anyone else can not make any decisions that will effect us. If the big guys decide that Mr Griffin should be the next Prime minister than there is nothing you and I can do—if the big guys then decide Mr. Griifin the Prime Minister should wear a miniskirt and wear high heels – he will do that. We are made to believe we have the power of vote, its all a big scam.
"Labour is the Party who have bombed Muslims across the world. BNP, Labour Conservative and Liberal Democrats its all a big swindle."

And I suppose your answer to this would be Sharia law????

The hate filled religous zealouts of the Abhrahamic faiths , are as dangerous as the the racist BNP.
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Thank god for secularisation

De oppresso liber says...
8:07pm Wed 2 Sep 09

"Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Michael Lee said: “I have not heard anything about them looking here, and I wouldn’t welcome it. "
-- I wonder if Mr. Lee would dare to say this about a non english / ethnic group? This used to be Great Britain where free speech meant just that - how times have changed.

Excluded says...
8:57pm Wed 2 Sep 09

Not necessarily a great fan of Michael Lee, but let's look at what he said.

'I've not heard anything about them looking here'. Simple statment of fact - he hasn't heard about it.

'I wouldn't welcome it.' Expressing his opinion. But that is far, far too much for the BNP supporters. The only opinion you are allowed to express is one which supports them. Everything else is an attack on their freedom of speech.

Freedom of speech means the freedom to say what you want. It does not mean that no-one is allowed to disagree with you or express a different view. Someone disagreeing with you is not an attack on your freedom of speech, it is simply them expressing their freedom of speech.

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...
9:01pm Wed 2 Sep 09

@ jghazanfar so what is you suggestion?

NICEONESUNSHINE says...
9:13pm Wed 2 Sep 09

Let guess...............
....................
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.Sharia law, Wahhabism, The Taliban and al quada.
.

Darren Reynolds says...
9:53pm Wed 2 Sep 09

The real story here is Nick Griffin's implication that landlords were threatened. He said, "My team knocked back at the last minute, with clearly shaken landlords telling them they can’t say why but have no choice but to reject our business”.

But nobody from the BNP appears to have briefed poor Coun Dawson about the story. Inbetween making questionable insurance claims he's actually had the job of looking for the office, and he said, “That’s not around here. People have been positive and have come to us.”

The real story is Griffin's apparent lies. Perhaps one of the BNP supporters here could get a list of these 20 landlords so that Griffin's claim can be checked.

abdullah says...
10:34pm Wed 2 Sep 09

Oh dear,how low can scum get.For a party who would love to deport all asians,gays,blacks,d
isabled,gypsies,poli
sh,native indians,vampires etc etc.Why are they grovelling to an asian landlord to rent his property???This must be the most humiliating position to be in for the scum party ha ha ha

Old Timer says...
10:41pm Wed 2 Sep 09

jghazanfar, brierfield
once again he hits the button and writes sense. While we are arguing or discussing how to attain a better world they are dividing it up an causing divisions.

jghazanfar says...
10:43pm Wed 2 Sep 09

I am saddened to read that people suggesting that i want sharia law or any other oppresive sysytems. Out of all the systems out there democracy is the best and the only solution. But people need to wake up- stop hate - stop control I dont care if BNP, Conservative or Labour or anyone wins or losses, I care and worry about their policies and the laws they are passing. When was the last time a police man used his powers of stop and search and found a bomb ? Everyday we hear a terrorist has been arrested but we dont get told that 99.9% walk off freely. I somply say that all parties are paid by Big Companies to run campaigns to win elections and the elected parties work for their benefit in my opinion. A prime example is the release of the Lockerbie bomber, i dont know if he was the real bomber or not but i know he was convicted of the crime and locked up for it. He was released because Libya agreed to give $15billion worth of business to British Petroleum. Never mind the life's of all the deceased and their families. I have seen people go out to protest against Nuclear Plants. Peaceful protests - the police should be their to look out for the interests of the protestors, but on the specific instructions of the Justice Secretaries they look out for the interest of these big companies. The Nazi Germany war was funded by a bank run bt Precott Bush- they paid for the bombing of GB in the 2nd world war- everyone in the world knows this but the British will not be told because American Companies have invested hugly in todays politicians. How does the credit crunch happen ?- banks lend out huge monies then stop, thats it- it brings the biggest nations to its knees, its a way of blackmailling money from the Government when and if the refuse to play ball. I read the comments of some people and i read is muslims terrorists pakis and thats it, all i say is grow up smell the coffee the world moved on from that 2000 years ago. Instead shouting I am the better race, see what the issues are, raise them with your MP, when you go to school to pickup your children ask about the progress.When you drive your car and you are followed and booked by a PC ask him is he putting the same effort in to catch burgalars and control anti social behaviour. A lot of people say in there comments that muslims or Pakistanis need to question whether they are right for this country.. i ask them are they because i never cause trouble i respect my elders and the law i pay all my taxes i am not wasting tax payers money by laying drunk in hospital on a Friday Saturday night. I try to understand the real issues of the country and use my best abilities as an individual to better society and finally i dont spread hatred.I am pleased to know that 99% of the people i meet are intelligent and I can happily ignore the 1%. If the BNP have been elected, good, let them set up their offices, let them do what they have said, lets see if they do good, I want them to come into the open and stop playing the victim, and use that as an excuse 5 years from now and say we werent given a chance. I call on all the BNP lovers, somewhere someone must have a shop or a shed that they can lend to these poor MEPs

RAyzer says...
5:02pm Thu 3 Sep 09

the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?...nick griffin is a useless leader,if they want serious power get rid of him...immigrations out of control,most immigrants are scroungers GRANTED,and alot of asians are now anti britain GRANTED,but thers good in every one,dont tar every one with same brush....labour instigate trouble..they have devious scams to upset communitys to start tension

Michael@ClitheroeSince58 says...
5:42pm Thu 3 Sep 09

@jghazanfar I am pleased to say I am one of the 99% Peace.

Old Timer says...
7:56pm Thu 3 Sep 09

jghazanfar, brierfield.
Bit late but...
I think you should go into politics the best I have read in my time in these discussions.
Well done.

NICEONESUNSHINE says...
8:31pm Thu 3 Sep 09

RAyzer wrote:
the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?...nick griffin is a useless leader,if they want serious power get rid of him...immigrations out of control,most immigrants are scroungers GRANTED,and alot of asians are now anti britain GRANTED,but thers good in every one,dont tar every one with same brush....labour instigate trouble..they have devious scams to upset communitys to start tension
"the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?"

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?

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We've been subjected to his clearly RACIST views for years now and suddenly he claims that discriminating against skin colour is wrong??????
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Do you think we're stupid RAyzer? People who frequent these boards will not have forgotten the torrents of racist/biggoted abuse that you have posted in the past, aimed at Asians and Muslims in particular??
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Perhaps Rayzer could explain why his posts that advocated the rape of Asian women was, quite rightly, removed from the sport boards?
recently?
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It is quite obvious that this Bigot is a LIAR of "very low" intelligence. He represents a tiny minority and his views are an embarassment to British people.
.

RAyzer says...
8:51pm Thu 3 Sep 09

NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:
RAyzer wrote: the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?...nick griffin is a useless leader,if they want serious power get rid of him...immigrations out of control,most immigrants are scroungers GRANTED,and alot of asians are now anti britain GRANTED,but thers good in every one,dont tar every one with same brush....labour instigate trouble..they have devious scams to upset communitys to start tension
"the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?" WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? . We've been subjected to his clearly RACIST views for years now and suddenly he claims that discriminating against skin colour is wrong?????? . Do you think we're stupid RAyzer? People who frequent these boards will not have forgotten the torrents of racist/biggoted abuse that you have posted in the past, aimed at Asians and Muslims in particular?? . Perhaps Rayzer could explain why his posts that advocated the rape of Asian women was, quite rightly, removed from the sport boards? recently? . It is quite obvious that this Bigot is a LIAR of "very low" intelligence. He represents a tiny minority and his views are an embarassment to British people. .
here we go..im sure your a copper..stop making things up in your tiny mind...get a grip,leave blackburn,were the 2nd laugauge is english--racist???SI
LLY LAD.as ive said you prob stack shelves with immigrants and have a low opinion of yourself..not my fault dont vote labour,and supporting a long ball team..CLOWN ooops is that some form of discrimination!?!?

RAyzer says...
8:54pm Thu 3 Sep 09

NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:
RAyzer wrote: the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?...nick griffin is a useless leader,if they want serious power get rid of him...immigrations out of control,most immigrants are scroungers GRANTED,and alot of asians are now anti britain GRANTED,but thers good in every one,dont tar every one with same brush....labour instigate trouble..they have devious scams to upset communitys to start tension
"the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?" WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? . We've been subjected to his clearly RACIST views for years now and suddenly he claims that discriminating against skin colour is wrong?????? . Do you think we're stupid RAyzer? People who frequent these boards will not have forgotten the torrents of racist/biggoted abuse that you have posted in the past, aimed at Asians and Muslims in particular?? . Perhaps Rayzer could explain why his posts that advocated the rape of Asian women was, quite rightly, removed from the sport boards? recently? . It is quite obvious that this Bigot is a LIAR of "very low" intelligence. He represents a tiny minority and his views are an embarassment to British people. .
British people???some scottish,welsh,irish people would be offended by that BRITISH!!!!you racist...your favourite word...RACIST learn a new word...youve been rumbled by loads on here..your either a cop,a magistrate or aSHELFSTACKER my moneys on last one...some guys tracing your email thread so wel have a chat SOON

RAyzer says...
9:19pm Thu 3 Sep 09

Every1 knows the torys and B,N,P will trounce labour in the elections...immigrat
ion is whats ruining this place 25 million alone in police translators last year,enough for x amount of teachers,doctors or extra bobbys...3 in 10 crimes commited by immigrants..racist??
?some are white europeans so that race card can go right back in niceonesunshines burka...

NICEONESUNSHINE says...
11:52pm Thu 3 Sep 09

RAyzer wrote:
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:
RAyzer wrote: the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?...nick griffin is a useless leader,if they want serious power get rid of him...immigrations out of control,most immigrants are scroungers GRANTED,and alot of asians are now anti britain GRANTED,but thers good in every one,dont tar every one with same brush....labour instigate trouble..they have devious scams to upset communitys to start tension
"the B.N.P have SOME good policys,but discriminating against some ones skin colour???why?whats that about?" WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? . We've been subjected to his clearly RACIST views for years now and suddenly he claims that discriminating against skin colour is wrong?????? . Do you think we're stupid RAyzer? People who frequent these boards will not have forgotten the torrents of racist/biggoted abuse that you have posted in the past, aimed at Asians and Muslims in particular?? . Perhaps Rayzer could explain why his posts that advocated the rape of Asian women was, quite rightly, removed from the sport boards? recently? . It is quite obvious that this Bigot is a LIAR of "very low" intelligence. He represents a tiny minority and his views are an embarassment to British people. .
British people???some scottish,welsh,irish people would be offended by that BRITISH!!!!you racist...your favourite word...RACIST learn a new word...youve been rumbled by loads on here..your either a cop,a magistrate or aSHELFSTACKER my moneys on last one...some guys tracing your email thread so wel have a chat SOON
This man is just a MORON!!!
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He's that SIMPLE he actually BELIEVES he ISN'T a RACIST whilst making RACIST COMMENTS?????
.

His IQ is that low he can't determine that The term "British" relates to people born in the UK and has nothing to do with Skin colour???????.
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Whatever, I rest my case???????????
.
The above post show that RAyzer is Just Another NAZI SCUMBAG who thinks he can intimidate people.

Hey Is that last comment a "threat" Nazi-boy?
.



sofia says...
9:38pm Sat 5 Sep 09

jghazanfar wrote:
BNP won the MEP elections, they are facing real strong hostility from all parties in Europe. No one is willing to merge with them. Mr. Karim a muslim of Pakistani origin born and bred in Brierfield is also a Conservative MEP. Last time he won elections then he was a member of Liberal Democrats. Muslims Asians and whole minorities across the Northwest of England came out for his support. It felt like a revolution was about to take place. Conservatives have merged or about to merge with more far right and more racist parties in Europe, these parties have stronger views than the BNP. I know many Pakistani’s have traditionally voted Labour, Labour is the Party who have bombed Muslims across the world. BNP, Labour Conservative and Liberal Democrats its all a big swindle. The county’s being run and controlled by big companies who are bigger than any MEP, MP Government or even Prime minister. The BNP are a helpless, mis lead people who think they will get their way- give them a chance let them set up there offices, lets see what they can do. They do not worry me—I have seen the political games played out very closely. I believe the couple of Muslim MP’s MEP or a couple of BNP MEP’s are a by- product of the process and have absolutly no control or say in any matters- Please don’t make anyone a hero by showing that they are being unfairly treated. Muslims , Pakistanis trust me when I say that BNP or anyone else can not make any decisions that will effect us. If the big guys decide that Mr Griffin should be the next Prime minister than there is nothing you and I can do—if the big guys then decide Mr. Griifin the Prime Minister should wear a miniskirt and wear high heels – he will do that. We are made to believe we have the power of vote, its all a big scam.
I totally agree with you! there are higher power out there who control everthing...

sofia says...
9:39pm Sat 5 Sep 09

i totally agree with you! there are people who are higher up in power and they control everything...

midas says...
4:14pm Tue 8 Sep 09

akon wrote:
excluded darwin People from all walks of life are members,check your facts before coming out with utter horse sh*te.
How can he check his facts when the membership list is secret?


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