Nick Griffin denied entry to Buckingham Palace

[Mathew]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10723764
Nick Griffin has been barred from Buckingham Palace and had his invitation void due to using his entry for a political purpose.

Apparently he's asked people what he should say to the Queen if they happen to "meet over the cucumber sandwiches"... :rolleyes:
Opinions?

[Hecktix]

Good, only he would use such an event as a publicity stunt, afterall the party is private it doesn't need to be politicised, hell could you imagine what he'd say in the walls?

[xxMATTGxx]

I hate the man so I'm glad he is going to be denied from the Queen's party.

[Jordy]

While I initially thought it's fair enough if he was politicising it, using it for media attention etc however that depends whether he was warned against it beforehand. If they said don't do it and he then proceeded to have interviews and ask for questions to ask the queen then I agree he should be denied entry. However if they didn't explicity say not to do this, it seems they've just made up a rule to snub him and the people who have voted for him, which isn't really fair. After all he is a legit politician voted in by 1 million voters.

[Tintinnabulate]

LOL. What a moron.

He added: "This event shows just how far this party has come in the last few years but I won't be at the Palace for myself or my family. No! I will be there to represent the patriots who made this possible; I'll be there for you."

[Catzsy]

I think this is the answer which seems quite reasonable:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...n-2032487.html

The statement added: "Mr Griffin's personal invitation was issued to him as an elected member of the European Parliament.


"The decision to deny him entry is not intended to show any disrespect to the democratic process by which the invitation was issued.

"However, we would apply the same rules to anyone who would try to blatantly politicise their attendance in this way."

You also have to wonder if he did this on purpose as he and his party gain lots of publicity which he probably needs after their very poor showing in the elections.

[Tintinnabulate]

I think this is the answer which seems quite reasonable:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...n-2032487.html



You also have to wonder if he did this on purpose as he and his party gain lots of publicity which he probably needs after their very poor showing in the elections.

He is a very very selfish man so he would probably have wanted to attend instead. Just a very stupid selfish man.

[HotelUser]

The decision to deny him entry is not intended to show any disrespect to the democratic process by which the invitation was issued.

I really hope it was intended to show disrespect for his party.

Oh--and Nick Griffin is an idiot.

[Nixt]

To be fair, while I believe Nick Griffin is a vile, racist crook I do not believe he should have been banned on the basis of his political beliefs. His position in the European Parliament gives him the same right as others to be there and I believe the truth behind this decision is going to be questioned. The Royals are supposed to be publicly politically neutral and this could result in that neutrality being called into question by the reprehensible Griffin and his band of sycophantic lackeys.

However providing this decision has been made on the basis of his politicising of the event, I believe it's a fair and just decision with the added benefit of the fact it's meant someone like Griffin can't attend. You've got to admit he's turned an invite that he received by default into some big "victory" when that isn't really the case at all. It's a private gathering and there is no reason to turn that into political propaganda. Fair enough if he is happy about it, but making it out to be a big victory for his party is not an appropriate way to react to the invitation.

[Tintinnabulate]

Does he know that around 8,000 people are also attending :S.