British National Party accounts investigated by Electoral Commission

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British National Party accounts investigated by Electoral Commission
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The British National Party’s financial accounts are under investigation by the Electoral Commission over an alleged breach of the law.

The commission said yesterday there were a “number of concerns” and that the far-right party’s latest accounts were “under review”. The investigation concerns a suspected breach of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, which requires all party treasurers to file full and accurate accounts each year.

The revelations come as Margaret Hodge, the Labour incumbent in Barking, East London, has threatened the party with legal action over campaign material. And the moves cast doubt on the credibility of the BNP at a time when Nick Griffin, its leader, is trying to persuade voters that he is a serious alternative to mainstream politicians at the general election.

The BNP has already been fined over its failure to produce its accounts on time and was recently exposed for exaggerating its spending during last year’s European elections.

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It is also facing court action by the Equality and Human Rights Commission over its policy of excluding ethnic minorities from membership. Its membership meets tomorrow to discuss changes to its constitution.

The commission’s investigation relates to accounts for 2008, which the BNP filed six months late. The party was asked to provide more information last month but it is understood that the extra information was unsatisfactory and the party has still failed to meet the requirements of the Act.

Penalties for giving inaccurate or incomplete informationinclude prosecution, with a maximum penalty of a £5,000 or one year imprisonment.

John Walker, a BNP spokesman, said: “We’re not the only party to have problems with finances.”

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7025308.ece

[Sharon]

So that's why Hannam is the new treasurer:)

[prometheus unbound]

So that's why Hannam is the new treasurer:)

Well it looks like they must hate the poor guy ! With friends like that.:rolleyes:

[maximilian]

John Walker, a BNP spokesman, said: “We’re not the only party to have problems with finances.”

I think that the BNP is need of another spokesman. That is on a par to a murderer saying in mitigation, I'm not the only person to kill someone.


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[Tactics]

So that's why Hannam is the new treasurer:)


My thoughts exactly, what have they said to him

"don't worry David, we'll get them right this time, you won't get into any trouble, honest"

Lamb to the slaughter, springs readily to mind as a descriptive term.

[Henry]

I think that the BNP is need of another spokesman. That is on a par to a murderer saying in mitigation, I'm not the only person to kill someone.

max

Max, you display a clarity of mind unwelcome and even feared in some quarters *cheers*

[Sharon]

My thoughts exactly, what have they said to him

"don't worry David, we'll get them right this time, you won't get into any trouble, honest"

Lamb to the slaughter, springs readily to mind as a descriptive term.I doubt it, he's perfect for the job. He'll keep his trap shut while Darby continues to do the books. I wonder if Darby misses popping into Silver & Co since leaving Cannock:) Strange that no one ever bothered to make the connection with Darby living in Cannock, and the accountants being up the road from him.

Here's some old news for you...

Remember last year when Griffin put out a notice stating the new treasurer was a fully qualified accountant with 25yrs experience. It then turned out to be Darby;)

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I doubt it, he's perfect for the job. He'll keep his trap shut while Darby continues to do the books. I wonder if Darby misses popping into Silver & Co since leaving Cannock:) Strange that no one ever bothered to make the connection with Darby living in Cannock, and the accountants being up the road from him.

Here's some old news for you...

Remember last year when Griffin put out a notice stating the new treasurer was a fully qualified accountant with 25yrs experience. It then turned out to be Darby;)

The new BNP members who will be voting tomorrow are not interested in stuff like that !

[Tactics]

I doubt it, he's perfect for the job. He'll keep his trap shut while Darby continues to do the books. I wonder if Darby misses popping into Silver & Co since leaving Cannock:) Strange that no one ever bothered to make the connection with Darby living in Cannock, and the accountants being up the road from him.

Here's some old news for you...

Remember last year when Griffin put out a notice stating the new treasurer was a fully qualified accountant with 25yrs experience. It then turned out to be Darby;)

If Griffin told me it was raining, I'd go outside and check.:D

[Henry]

I doubt it, he's perfect for the job. He'll keep his trap shut while Darby continues to do the books. I wonder if Darby misses popping into Silver & Co since leaving Cannock:) Strange that no one ever bothered to make the connection with Darby living in Cannock, and the accountants being up the road from him.

Here's some old news for you...

Remember last year when Griffin put out a notice stating the new treasurer was a fully qualified accountant with 25yrs experience. It then turned out to be Darby;)

Sharon. I have it on good information that you are something of a chef de cuisine *hat* so give us your recipe for cooking the books ;)

[Sharon]

Sharon. I have it on good information that you are something of a chef de cuisine *hat* so give us your recipe for cooking the books ;)I can and have cooked many things, but books ain't one of them:D

[Sharon]

The new BNP members who will be voting tomorrow are not interested in stuff like that !I hear there are a few rumblings regards tomorrow. Apparently some members feel conned and have set up a forum;) Griffin twisted their arms, and they are now trying to un-twist them....

[Tactics]

I hear there are a few rumblings regards tomorrow. Apparently some members feel conned and have set up a forum;) Griffin twisted their arms, and they are now trying to un-twist them....


Do tell us more.:)

[prometheus unbound]

Do tell us more.:)

I've heard a couple of things, but they are keeping it very close to their chests, apparently. I can't blame them.

[Tactics]

I've heard a couple of things, but they are keeping it very close to their chests, apparently. I can't blame them.


Fair does, as long as they are doing something, that's all that really matters, I tire of seemingly banging my head against a brick wall trying to help them sometimes.

[mad dog or wolf]

I can and have cooked many things, but books ain't one of them:D

First you need a crook,and a fall guy ( treasure )
and then you proceed by having the fall guys head in the clouds to begin and stuff there head full of bull ...t and plenty of £££££££ you are doing a good job lad look I can help you but here let me do it ,then put the head in the oven gas mark 12 and Waite 12 months ,if you then smell burning open oven door quick and throw the burnt head in to the cold light of day and say but it wasnt me sir it was HIM he did em he was in charge.

[Riaz Sobrany]

Strange that no one ever bothered to make the connection with Darby living in Cannock, and the accountants being up the road from him.

I can remember a Dissident Congress member mentioning this and wanting to know why the BNP had picked Silver & Co.

[maximilian]

Max, you display a clarity of mind unwelcome and even feared in some quarters *cheers*

Why, thank you Henry, I notice that you yourself are no slouch in that department either. Although, in this particular instance to be fair, I was stating the bleeding obvious.

But will others see and act on what what we see so clearly? I doubt it.


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