BNP bonehead Gary Marshall is standing in the Kirkby-in-Ashfield local elections in May.
The town is one of a handful in the area paying the price for the Tories ruthless destruction of the local coal industry. Unemployment is over 25 per cent, youth unemployment even higher.
The past 18 months has seen a rise in racist attacks with attempts by the fascists to organise a number of festivals and rallies.
In January a National Socialist Alliance meeting attracted over 100 supporters.
Canvassing
So far the election campaign hasn't been going too well for them. They've been having problems getting supporters out to canvas.
Although local opposition is strong, many people are too scared to put Labour posters in their windows for fear of retaliation.
One resident was subjected to a tirade and asked what she thought. Her dog came to the door and pissed on the man's leg. "That's my view too!' the woman replied slamming the door.
Anti-fascist groups have been regularly leafletting the town.
A mass Labour Party canvass has been arranged for April 29 in support of the local candidates. The BNP has also called for a mass canvass on the same day. AFA and Nottingham AntiFascist Alliance will be mobilising to stop them.
In Newark, ex-BNP member, Brian Kent is also standing as a Christian Nationalist. Little is known about him or the organisation.
The fascists may only have a toe-hold in the area but even a toe is too much! It needs amputating - now!
SOCIALIST OUTLOOK No. 82, April 29 1995, Page 6