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23/10/2009
BNP 'Question Time' Provokes Protest
Protestors against the British National Party yesterday took to the streets in two major cities in the North - as well as hundreds turning out in violent protest in London at the same time.
News that the BNP Leader Nick Griffin was to go on air as a panellist on the BBC's flagship Question Time programme last night led to the demonstrations being staged in Belfast and Derry.
About 100 anti-fascist protesters were involved in a stand-off with 10 BNP supporters outside Broadcasting House at Ormeau Avenue on Thursday evening.
During altercations, a 35-year-old woman was arrested for breach of peace and released on bail.
On foot of the appearance, the BBC defended the invitation, and said it was "appropriate" given the support the BNP received in the last European election when it gained its first MEPs.
BBC Deputy Director General Mark Byford said it had been "appropriate" to invite Mr Griffin to appear given the support the BNP received in the last European elections.
See: BECTU Says No To BNP On Question Time
See: BNP Enjoys 'Oxygen Of Publicity'
(BMcC/GK)
News that the BNP Leader Nick Griffin was to go on air as a panellist on the BBC's flagship Question Time programme last night led to the demonstrations being staged in Belfast and Derry.
About 100 anti-fascist protesters were involved in a stand-off with 10 BNP supporters outside Broadcasting House at Ormeau Avenue on Thursday evening.
During altercations, a 35-year-old woman was arrested for breach of peace and released on bail.
On foot of the appearance, the BBC defended the invitation, and said it was "appropriate" given the support the BNP received in the last European election when it gained its first MEPs.
BBC Deputy Director General Mark Byford said it had been "appropriate" to invite Mr Griffin to appear given the support the BNP received in the last European elections.
See: BECTU Says No To BNP On Question Time
See: BNP Enjoys 'Oxygen Of Publicity'
(BMcC/GK)
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