bill due for its second reading in parliament on the third of September, could see groups like ‘Hope not Hate’ and ‘UAF’ severely limited in their ability to interfere in future elections. For many years these groups have been allowed to distribute leaflets, glossy magazines and even take out expensive newspaper adverts slandering and lying about the British National Party and its candidates in elections. Much of their expenses have been paid for by shadowy organisations linked to the Labour party, Liberal Democrats, Tories, Trade Unions and left wing media organisations; their spending has not needed to be accounted for as does the strict spending limits governing political parties and election candidates......Read article for more.
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:01:30 +0000