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 (08/06/09) The fact that the “far right racist” British National Party (BNP) has won two seats in the European parliament and three county council seats is “a huge disappointment" said UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis, adding: “The politics of hate do not belong in any parliament or council, they belong in the gutter. “The BNP does not speak for me, nor does it speak for the overwhelming majority of people in this country,” said Mr Prentis in response to the European and English county council election results. “The mainstream political parties must now start reconnecting with ordinary voters and address their fears. A failure of those parties resulted in many people staying home and allowing the BNP in through the back door.” He pledged that UNISON, “and millions who share our values will continue to stand for what is right and decent, to celebrate diversity and tolerance, and we will not waiver in our campaign against the BNP.” Mr Prentis urged people to sign the Not in my Name petition organised by the Hope not Hate campaign, which will be delivered to the European parliament.
Dave Prentis
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HOPE NOT HATE NORTH WEST – WORKING WITH “SEARCHLIGHT”.
UNISON have found Searchlight, the anti-fascist organisation, an invaluable
partner. We urge all UNISON Members to sign up to the Searchlight’s campaign
website:
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED!
• Find out the facts and sign up for regular email updates.
We urge all UNISON Members to sign up to the Searchlight’s campaign website:
| www.hopenothate.org.uk
On this website, you will be able to sign up for the e-mail link.
This will ensure you get regular briefings on anti-fascist activities
and how you can get involved. You can also see details of local groups
who are involved in this work in communities across the North West. We
are also looking to help form new local groups if you are interested,
please let us know. Facts about the real BNP , their history, how they
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Other links available on this website are ;
Who to Contact
Jason Hunter
Telephone: 0161 661 6728
Email: j.hunter@unison.co.uk
• To find out more about membership benefits contact our helpline, UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845. Lines are open 6am-midnight Mon to Fri and 9am-4pm Sat.