Nick Griffin ambushed by Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell confronts BNP leader Nick Griffin, calls him "gutless coward"
(With subtitles and transcript)

'Nick Griffin ambushed by Peter Tatchell
BNP leader runs away when challenged

Refuses to apologise for BNP's anti-Semitism, homophobia & attacks on Muslims
London -- 22 July 2010

The far right BNP leader Nick Griffin was ambushed at his press conference and photo call at Millbank Studios in London this afternoon by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

Mr Tatchell sneaked between the photographers pack and strode right up to Mr Griffin as he was showing off his Buckingham Palace Garden Party invitation, which was withdrawn by the Queen earlier today.

"As soon as he saw me he had a look of horror on his face," said Mr Tatchell.

"I asked Griffin: 'Isn't it about time you apologised to the British people for your party's long history of anti-Semitism, homophobia and attacks on the Muslim community?'"

"Griffin looked sheepish. He seemed stumped for an answer. I asked him again. Then he just ran off. What a coward.

"Griffin's minders shoved me down the stairs. It's proof that the BNP doesn't believe in free speech or in the public asking their leader awkward questions. It shows the kind of autocratic society the BNP would impose if they ever won power.

"For many years, the BNP has preached a totalitarian ideology of anti-Jewish, anti-black, anti-gay and anti-Muslim hatred. The party has a long and strident hatred of non-white immigrants and asylum seekers. It's racist views are an affront to democratic values.

"Behind Nick Griffin's silky words and smiles lurk his party's neo-fascist roots. The BNP is a threat to human rights and social solidarity," said Mr Tatchell.'

TRANSCRIPT:

Peter Tatchell:
"Hi Nick, isn't it time you apologised to the British people for your party's long history of anti-semitism, homophobia and attacks on the Muslim community... this is the BNP in action!
Just look at them, look at them... you're a thug... why don't you apologise for your anti-semitism, homophobia and attacks on the Muslim community? The British people are owed an apology Nick!
Why don't you apologise you gutless coward? You attack the vulnerable and you won't even face the accuser!
That's what Nick Griffin and the BNP stand for. It's a party of hatred and a party that will not tolerate anybody who questions that hatred.
You saw Nick Griffin, I asked him a question, he ran away. He's a gutless coward."

See BBC footage of the ambush and a full transcript here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10729194

More on Peter Tatchell here: http://www.petertatchell.net

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[dunctonhoney]

I think it's a damn sight braver to meet and challenge your adversaries in public than sit in front of your laptop and spew vitriol anonymously. Peter you are a brave, brave man. Keep it up!

[mrpinkist]

tachell is a peodophile who wants to bugger 14 year old boys..and he got a smack in the face in russia for airing his views.... and cried like a little baby...lmaooooo

[20Alanpartridge]

Why can't tatchell go to the mountains of Afghanistan to preach queerdom to those radical muslims I'm sure they'd know exactly what to do with him

[GymmFFreak89]

@biring1701 a taxpaying twat who will say whatever he want, after all, its a free country right? so you lefty bollockless goons keep saying.. go defend a hate preaching muslim or whatever you ' genius's ' do best

[biring1701]

According to Sky News, Russia has more secret homosexuals than any other country in the world. 

[biring1701]

@GymmFFreak89 you are a twat.

[GymmFFreak89]

ha poor little fag tachell got his rat ass beat in russia ... best you stay in the safe lefty UK and do your protesting bullshit infuture you poofter

[anarchofag]

Love Tatchell <3

[yellow2000fluff]

Tatchell loves the smell of arse! brown hole! He's a man that's in love with the midnight brown moon!!!

[fokjock]

@20Alanpartridge

Alan checkout Tatchell visiting Moscow-watch him cry "Help me" after a Russian came up and caught him with a haymaker straight on the face-the coward started crying.The Russians wanted no part of what he was advocating for Russia-the police led Tatchell away for his own safety.It would happen here if we did not not have a politicised police force