British Freedom Party
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The British Freedom Party is a far-right political party in the UK. It was formed by disillusioned former members of the British National Party in October 2010.[1]
The party quickly developed links with the anti-Muslim Counterjihad movement. Members including Peter Mullins, Lee Barnes, Simon Bennett and George Whale attended Counterjihad London 2011.[2]
On 9 November 2011, the party announced a new officer board, including former UKIP candidate and counterjihad activist Paul Weston as chairman, George Whale as national nominating officer, and Richard Bateman as treasurer.[3]
Following a meeting on 19 November 2011, it was announced that English Defence League leader "Tommy Robinson" " proposed an association between the EDL and BF."[4]
Notes
- ↑ New BNP appointments will not stop party sinking, Searchlight, December 2010.
- ↑ British Freedom Representatives Attend International Counterjihad Meeting, British Freedom Party, 27 September 2011.
- ↑ New Executive Council Announced, British Freedom Party, 9 November 2011.
- ↑ The English Defence League and British Freedom, British Freedom Party, 19 November 2011.
