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Originally posted by UK Wizard
The bank HSBC has closed the accounts of the extremist right wing British National Party, this is the second bank to do so (Barclays was the first).
Currently HSBC refuses to comment on why they have closed down the accounts.
Sky News Link
BBC News Link
Although i hate the racist BNP and the false patriotism they represent, you can't just close down a political party's bank accounts because they are racist.
[edit on 20-10-2004 by UK Wizard]
Originally posted by marg6043
Why they did something like that? is this party having deals with terrorist or illegal dealings somewhere else?
Isn't UK democratic? it has to be more to the story.
Originally posted by UK Wizard
The BNP is sadly gaining ground in elections....although i've never met anyone who voted for them
Do you remember Derek Beackon in London in 1993?
Originally posted by UK Wizard
ok i've calmed down now
The BNP is getting more and more media coverage, remember all media coverage is good media coverage, not matter what is said about the person/group
I support what HSBC has done, it is their legal right to do so, but the BNP is now seeming as if they are being victimised, some people will sympathse with them (although in small numbers)
The far right is also gaining ground in Germany
News Link
although i can never see the far-right gaining power, their very use of British Patriotism taints the patriotism of those who truely love their country
Do you remember Derek Beackon in London in 1993?....
....sorry nope, i was 6 - My interest in politics didn't exist then :lol