re: #136 doppelganglander

That was fast. I was actually in the midst of posting a reply.

Same here but regarding the EU elections. There’s a good chance that the BNP’s Nick Griffin might get a seat in the EU parliament.

Protesters attempt to bar BNP leader from Euro election count as party faces winning first seat
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 10:36 PM on 07th June 2009

Exit polls show European voters backing right-wing parties
Labour wins most votes in North East heartland with 25% - but Tories slash majority their by 5%
Record low European turnout of 43%
Only 30.4% of British voters cast their ballot
Protesters tried to bar BNP leader Nick Griffin from entering a European election count tonight as his party faced winning its first ever seat in the parliament.

Placard-waving demonstrators surrounded a number of cars - one of which was thought to be carrying Mr Griffin - when they arrived at Manchester Town Hall.

The vehicles, one of which apparently had a window broken, drove away without anyone getting out…