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Numbskull neonazis ineligible for elections
FAR-RIGHT outfit the BNP is no longer a political party, having failed to register with the Electoral Commission.
The commission removed the BNP from its register of British parties yesterday after the group failed to submit the required annual notification and £25 fee due on Wednesday.
Unless the racist group submits a fresh application it will no longer be able to field candidates and its name, descriptions and emblem won’t be allowed on ballot papers.
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