THE former leader of the British National Party could face trial in 2027 for allegedly stirring up racial hatred, a court heard today.

Nick Griffin is accused of sharing a cartoon on X in 2021, then called Twitter, that was “threatening, abusive or insulting.”

He appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video link alongside his solicitor and defence lawyer.

The ex-member of the European Parliament is being privately prosecuted by the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA).

The cartoon he allegedly shared showed a giant spider with a Star of David on its head, the CAA previously said.

The former BNP leader faces two counts of stirring up racial hatred.

His defence team made an application to dismiss the charges against him, which will be heard at Southwark Crown Court on April 13 2026.

Judge Christopher Hehir ordered the 66-year-old of Welshpool, mid Wales, to return to Southwark Crown Court on that date to attend the hearing.

His provisional trial date has been set for May 11 2027, the court was told.