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Is anyone going to the Northern Green?

Anti-BNP | 11.08.2006 16:32 | Liverpool

The Northern Green Gathering and the British Nationalist Party

If anyone is thinking of going to the Northern Green Gathering next weekend, they really ought to be aware that the event is being held on the same site as the British National Party have held their annual 'Red, White & Blue' 'festival' for the past 4 years.

Since 2002 anti-racist campaigners have been trying to get the fascist rally stopped, without success, because it is on private-land. So it's a shame that the farmer who has been hosting the BNP is going to be making money out of Norther Green goers. A good reason not to go you might think.

More information and discussion, including a map of the area, and the opinions of NGG organisers at:  https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/leedsbradford/2006/08/346768.html?c=on#c153553

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Not me

12.08.2006 10:24

I haven't been to the Northern Green this year, and was thinking of going this year mainly 'cos the EF gathering which I've been to twice is a bit far away for me this year. But this issue has really changed my mind, I won't be going to the NG and am going to try to get to the EFG.

Tim


EF! not a festival

12.08.2006 11:25

Please don't go to the EF! gathering if you think that the Northern Green would have been a substitute. The EF! gatherings are not festivals, they are working gatherings intended to facilitate communication and planning among those active in radical ecological direct action. If you go expecting a festival then you will be very dissapointed.

n


EF! Gathering NOT a festival

12.08.2006 11:38

Absolutely.

MB


Why is this Northern Green thing taking place

14.08.2006 10:09

Are the orgnaisers aware that their festival is on teh same site as BNP had there's?

We can't be liberal about this - they should stop their festival or forever be dammed. The farmer cunt cannot make money out of anyone he wants too.

DD


NGG

14.08.2006 20:02

The NGG organisers have known about this for ages. They should be ostrasized.

Alex


NGG

14.08.2006 23:16

It's just 'business as usual' for the Northern Greed.

Red Andy


Who cares?

17.08.2006 10:33

The BNP use the land, we use the land, whats the problem? At least they've left the site spotless for us to use!

Micky


"Who cares?"!

17.08.2006 19:15

"The BNP use the land, we use the land, whats the problem? At least they've left the site spotless for us to use!"

You really are a first-rate wanker Micky.

Spartacus


NGG leaflets

17.08.2006 21:12

I was surprised to see NGG booking forms still available at The Basement today.

Green anarcho


An example of why no antiracist should be at the NGG (from Lancaster UAF blog)

17.08.2006 23:05

15/08/06: British National Party honours violent race attacker
Category: General Posted by: Antifascist 5 Comments
The far right British National Party awarded a prize to an activist jailed for a violent attack on an asylum seeker.

The BNP's Worcester organiser Kevin Hughes was handed a two and a half year sentence for a vicious racially-motivated assault on an Iraqi man.

Today the neo-Nazi party boasted on their website that Hughes was also voted 'Activist of the Year' at their annual Red White and Blue festival of hate.

Anti-fascist campaigners said that despite the sharp suits Nick Griffin's party remained a rag-bag of violent thugs.

Sabby Dhalu of Unite Against Fascism commented: 'The BNP tries to reinvent itself as a legitimate political party but clearly this shows the true face of the BNP; an organisation that celebrates violent attacks on BME communities and is fundamentally a fascist and racist party.'

Terry Fitzpatrick, an anti-fascist activist, added: 'It says a lot about the BNP that a man sent to prison is considered a political prisoner and a hero.'

BNP activists at their convention awarded Hughes the honour 'in absentia' and also donated cash for a banner to portray him as a political prisoner.

In addition to his violent attack on an asylum seeker, Hughes is an agent for Reddich BNP councillor Brian Turner, who was recently found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence. It has been reported that Turner has a history of previous convictions.

Mohammed Azam, a Labour Party NEC member said: 'Both of these cases show the true nature of the BNP: a violent, racist and fascist organisation that is not fit for public office.'

Arnold


An example of why no antiracist should be at the NGG (from Lancaster UAF blog)

17.08.2006 23:05

15/08/06: British National Party honours violent race attacker
Category: General Posted by: Antifascist 5 Comments
The far right British National Party awarded a prize to an activist jailed for a violent attack on an asylum seeker.

The BNP's Worcester organiser Kevin Hughes was handed a two and a half year sentence for a vicious racially-motivated assault on an Iraqi man.

Today the neo-Nazi party boasted on their website that Hughes was also voted 'Activist of the Year' at their annual Red White and Blue festival of hate.

Anti-fascist campaigners said that despite the sharp suits Nick Griffin's party remained a rag-bag of violent thugs.

Sabby Dhalu of Unite Against Fascism commented: 'The BNP tries to reinvent itself as a legitimate political party but clearly this shows the true face of the BNP; an organisation that celebrates violent attacks on BME communities and is fundamentally a fascist and racist party.'

Terry Fitzpatrick, an anti-fascist activist, added: 'It says a lot about the BNP that a man sent to prison is considered a political prisoner and a hero.'

BNP activists at their convention awarded Hughes the honour 'in absentia' and also donated cash for a banner to portray him as a political prisoner.

In addition to his violent attack on an asylum seeker, Hughes is an agent for Reddich BNP councillor Brian Turner, who was recently found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence. It has been reported that Turner has a history of previous convictions.

Mohammed Azam, a Labour Party NEC member said: 'Both of these cases show the true nature of the BNP: a violent, racist and fascist organisation that is not fit for public office.'

Arnold


Never Forget

18.08.2006 09:42

The "Red, White, & Blue" is the only place that the BNP (and their fellow fascists from all over Europe) get to hold a national rally and to network. They are pariahs everywhere else and open to challenge by anti-fascists. They are able to strut around here, using whatever language they like, plotting whatever outrages they want, because this unscrupulous and mercenary farmer is happy to take their money and accomodate a fascist rally on his land. Make no mistake, he IS supporting the BNP.

The NGG organisers knew about this well in advance, they had every opportunity to make a positive stand against racism and against the BNP - They explicitly chose not to do so. They also chose not to issue a statement or apology about the matter in the hope that those wishing to attend NGG would be kept in the dark about their collusion with organised fascism. We have been treated to the ridiculous spectacle of the BNP packing up their tent as the NGG pitch theirs.

The NGG organisers may think that they have got away with their thoughtless, irresponsible, and treacherous behaviour, but they haven't. The way they have acted will be remembered by antifascists and by Green activists who DO care about the rise of the BNP, it will haunt the NGG and each and every one of the NGG organisers.

Antifascist


RWB & NGG

18.08.2006 10:25

If anyone cares to look in the 'View All Posts' section, there's an intersting post supposedly made by the RWB and BNP Yorkshire Organiser Nick Cass.

 https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/08/346768.html?c=all

AntiBNP


Confused Spartacus

18.08.2006 12:55

"Who cares?"!
17.08.2006 21:15

"The BNP use the land, we use the land, whats the problem? At least they've left the site spotless for us to use!"

You really are a first-rate wanker Micky.
Spartacus



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Now that's not a very nice thing to say is it? How can this help towards peace and respect for the soil we tread?
What is facism Spartacus?
Are you able to answer me brother?

Micky


Don't feed the troll

18.08.2006 16:01

Ignore him Spartacus, he's quite obviously a troll. Why don't you go back to Stormponce 'Micky'?

Tom


A playground?

18.08.2006 16:58

Did you write that all yourself Tom?
A silver star for you my blatantly IQ challenged little friend.

Now, are there any adults out there that want to debate?

Micky


"Micky"

18.08.2006 17:11

What IS your point "Micky"?

Indymedia is not a space for debating with fascist trolls (who by their very nature don't debate honestly), which may be one reason you're not being taken seriously. The second is that your first post is so innane.

(And I wrote this all by myself. Now why DON'T you clear off to Stormfront, you're not fooling anyone on here?)

Bramley Red


Girls, girls, calm down!

18.08.2006 18:45

I wouldn’t waste my time on Stormfront in the same way I don’t usually waste my time here.

Incidentally, I do not regard pandering to other people’s mindless and outdated waffle ‘debate’.
It is interesting however, if not saddening, that not one of you has the brains to be able to defend yourself; each of you has to wait for some other halfwit to react for you. Quite satisfying really.

It is you that are fooling yourselves, and you know it.

Ta Ta


Micky


'DEBATE'?! LOL!!

18.08.2006 19:16

Micky, do you really expect anyone to take you seriously when the best you can post is this?

"The BNP use the land, we use the land, whats the problem? At least they've left the site spotless for us to use! "

'DEBATE' with you?! Don't make me laugh!

Bramley Red


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