We should not be complacent about the BNP failures

I like many was ecstatic to see Nick Griffin fail in his attempt to become the first BNP MP, in the seating of Barking.  And I though Margaret Hodge's acceptance speech was excellent:



It was also wonderful to see every BNP councillor in Barking lose their seat.  In total the BNP lost 22 council seats across the country.

We should however not be complacenet.  The BNP has increased their vote share nationally from 0.7% to 1.9%.  This is a massive increase in overall vote.  It is clear our job is not done and we must continue to work convincing the electorate that the BNP do not have any answer but hatred and bigotry.