British National Party

The British National Party (BNP) is a far-right or extreme-right British nationalist political party. Its current leader is Adam Walker. It currently has one councillor in UK local government. The BNP was formed in 1982 by John Tyndall and other former members of the National Front (NF). Like the NF, the early BNP adhered to a Neo-Nazi ideology of racial nationalism. During its first two decades, the BNP placed little emphasis on contesting elections, in which it did poorly, but rather focused on street marches and rallies. A growing 'moderniser' faction was frustrated by Tyndall's leadership and in 1999 ousted him. The new leader Nick Griffin sought to broaden the BNP's electoral base by moderating some of its policies and emphasising localised community campaigns. This resulted in increa

British National Party

The British National Party (BNP) is a far-right or extreme-right British nationalist political party. Its current leader is Adam Walker. It currently has one councillor in UK local government. The BNP was formed in 1982 by John Tyndall and other former members of the National Front (NF). Like the NF, the early BNP adhered to a Neo-Nazi ideology of racial nationalism. During its first two decades, the BNP placed little emphasis on contesting elections, in which it did poorly, but rather focused on street marches and rallies. A growing 'moderniser' faction was frustrated by Tyndall's leadership and in 1999 ousted him. The new leader Nick Griffin sought to broaden the BNP's electoral base by moderating some of its policies and emphasising localised community campaigns. This resulted in increa