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pack and strode right up to Mr Griffin as he was showing off his Buckingham Palace Garden Party invitation, which was withdrawn by the Queen earlier today.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

Nick is not running away. Anyone would walk away from a loonatic like this man. Cameron does it a lot of the time after a speech so he doesn't have to answer the press.

[gornalEDL]

@BarriosGroupie go google peter tatchell tower hamlets. He even writ about it.

[m1aws]

Islam see's no qualms when it comes to lying to kuffar. Thats why so many Muslims get caught out lying in court and get lengthy sentences for doing so.

It's odd about Nazis and Fascists. The EU is a non-Libertarian, left wing unit run like the USSR Duma. i.e. Both Nazi & Fascii: as accused against the BNP. I love irony.

I remember Tatchell. He was one sick , pro-paedophiliac donk who's far left wing friends all had young boys.

[BarriosGroupie]

Is this really true though? If yes, then thanks for the info, and I'll laugh at the irony. But if not, then please say so.

[BarriosGroupie]

I don't like liars and dishonest people. I admire Anjem Choudary's honesty when he says Islam means submission, and not peace. On the other hand I don't like Islam. I admire Nick Griffin for bravely standing up for White equality and non-Muslim children being groomed by Muslim men while mainstream politicans remained silent. I don't like Tatchell lying about the BNP as a Nazis party, when it isn't. But neither do I like the BNP lying about Tatchell being a memeber of PIE when he isn't.

[m1aws]

If you are on Tatchells side, I'll note the irony. Him being a free lovin' leftie who's members invited in millions of homo killing Muslims: more irony!.

I recall that guy leaflet dropping; touting kids of my age to "come out" and enjoy same sex action. The fact kids of my age were all under age for sex should of had that man thrown in out. (Paedophilia, homosexuality and under age sex - all highly unlawful). Back to Australia where the parasite came from.

[BarriosGroupie]

Yeah, I was about to say the same thing, but you got there before me - thanks.

[BarriosGroupie]

After a bit of searching, it looks as if the BNP modified an image of him holding a placard suggesting the BNP are Nazis and homophobic. I fee poisoned and manipulated right now.

[m1aws]

His lovers now state it is. I guess he gets the backing from the pope.

[BarriosGroupie]

Is the image of Tatchell holding the PIE banner fake?