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Was the Euro-result a flash in the pan?
There was only one story following the recent elections to the European Parliament – the success of the parties of the far right (UKIP and the BNP). Unlike most contributors and commenters on LC, I have consistently argued that the votes for these parties should be seen as a bloc. Campaigning against the BNP –
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The British National party (BNP) have won their first MEPs in the European elections, with party leader Nick Griffin winning a seat in the European parliament.
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Noose Flash For the euro-elections UKIP have risen 12 points this week to 19%. A YouGov poll have the Tories on only 28%, Labour on 22%, LibDems on 19% and the BNP are on 4%. .
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