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9:20pm Tuesday 1st September 2009 in
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)
abdullah
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11:16pm Tue 1 Sep 09
imrank
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12:21am Wed 2 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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12:36am Wed 2 Sep 09
willybob
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8:22am Wed 2 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: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
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
happycyclist
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8:41am Wed 2 Sep 09
abdullah wrote: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?
How ironic that the BNP wanted to lease property fron an Asian firm,its so unreal,lol
happycyclist
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8:48am Wed 2 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
akon
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10:09am Wed 2 Sep 09
midas
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12:12pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Slimplynth
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12:53pm Wed 2 Sep 09
happycyclist wrote: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.
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.
Excluded
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1:33pm Wed 2 Sep 09
akon
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2:35pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Old Timer
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3:10pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Burnley student
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3:41pm Wed 2 Sep 09
jghazanfar
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7:39pm Wed 2 Sep 09
willybob
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7:45pm Wed 2 Sep 09
ganja man wrote: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
" 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.
Burnley student
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7:55pm Wed 2 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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8:02pm Wed 2 Sep 09
jghazanfar wrote:"Labour is the Party who have bombed Muslims across the world. BNP, Labour Conservative and Liberal Democrats its all a big swindle."
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.
De oppresso liber
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8:07pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Excluded
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8:57pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Michael@ClitheroeSince58
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9:01pm Wed 2 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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9:13pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Darren Reynolds
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9:53pm Wed 2 Sep 09
abdullah
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10:34pm Wed 2 Sep 09
Old Timer
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10:41pm Wed 2 Sep 09
jghazanfar
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10:43pm Wed 2 Sep 09
RAyzer
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5:02pm Thu 3 Sep 09
Michael@ClitheroeSince58
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5:42pm Thu 3 Sep 09
Old Timer
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7:56pm Thu 3 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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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?"
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
RAyzer
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8:51pm Thu 3 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: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
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. .
RAyzer
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8:54pm Thu 3 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: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 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. .
RAyzer
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9:19pm Thu 3 Sep 09
NICEONESUNSHINE
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11:52pm Thu 3 Sep 09
RAyzer wrote:This man is just a MORON!!!
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote: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 SOONRAyzer 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. .
sofia
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9:38pm Sat 5 Sep 09
jghazanfar wrote:I totally agree with you! there are higher power out there who control everthing...
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.
sofia
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9:39pm Sat 5 Sep 09
midas
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4:14pm Tue 8 Sep 09
akon wrote:How can he check his facts when the membership list is secret?
excluded darwin People from all walks of life are members,check your facts before coming out with utter horse sh*te.
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Come the Revolution says...
10:10pm Tue 1 Sep 09