Keep the BNP out

UNISON is urging voters to “kick racism into the gutter” as England and Wales prepare to go to the polls tomorrow.

Residents of 174 local council areas are eligible to vote in the 1 May elections, with around 3,920 seats up for grabs, including that of London mayor. Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. UNISON has been campaigning hard in the run-up to the elections to remind voters of the dangers of allowing the racist British National Party to gain a foothold in our communities.

“The far-right BNP has to be halted,” general secretary Dave Prentis said. “I would urge everyone to get out and make sure that they use their vote to keep out their vile politics.”

Despite the smart suits and alleged concern for public services and the workers, the BNP is as dangerous as it always was, Mr Prentis stressed.

“We live in a multicultural, diverse society; our public services would crumble were it not for the thousands of immigrants who deliver them. The BNP would change all that and deliver us to the politics of hate. Our message is simple, vote for Hope not Hate and kick the politics of racism and division back into the gutter on 1 May.”

UNISON