The British naval base at Gibraltar
James Bethell, Director of Nothing British, has slammed Nick Griffin MEP over comments he made to Spanish journalists about Gibraltar.
The BNP leader said on his party’s web site that he would be prepared to hand over the strategically important naval to the Spanish and thereby betray the 30,000 British citizens living on the island, which has played key roles during World War Two and the Falklands War. Griffin made the remarks about the 300 year-old British territory to suck up to Spanish fascists.
As The Sun have reported this morning, Griffin’s bizarre reasoning is that it would help the Spanish combat radicals in nearby northern Africa.
Deceitful Griffin told fellow fanatics: “Taking into account the geographical situation of Gibraltar and the Muslim threat on its door, I would prefer to see a Spanish flag fly in Gibraltar before an Islamic one.” He added: “It would be much easier to sort it out if we had nationalist governments in Britain and Spain because it would then be an agreement between equals.”
Speaking to The Sun, James Bethell said: “Nick Griffin talks about protecting our national interest but he would surrender our sovereignty to Spanish fascists in a heartbeat.”
“The only flag that should be flying over the Rock is the Union Jack.”
A recent referendum on the island, off the southern tip of Spain, saw 99.64 per cent vote to remain British.
Nothing British has also spoken to Andrew Rosindell MP:
“Nick Griffin has once again proved that there is nothing British about the BNP with his recent comments over his Party’s position on Gibraltar. By stating that he would be happy to see the Spanish flag flying over the Rock he has effectively sold out 30,000 British citizens. The people of Gibraltar is not Spanish. It is British. They have voted overwhelmingly to remain so. To suggest otherwise shows a gross misunderstanding of the crucial importance that Gibraltar holds in our proud history. It also raises serious questions as to how many other of our thousands of British citizens who inhabit our Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories around the World the BNP are willing to desert.”
Last week we reported on Griffin’s appearance at the neo-fascist rally in Spain that held on the anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator General Franco. We also reported that Griffin attended the rally with Roberto Fiore, a convicted Italian terrorist and close companion.
UPDATE:
You can find Nick Griffin’s remarks to Spanish journalists on the BNP’s web site: http://bnp.org.uk/2009/11/edl-aligned-fascists-fail-to-disrupt-bnp-attended-meeting-in-madrid/
Tags: Gibraltar, James Bethell, Nick Griffin
Another twisted half truth by nothingbritish. I bet his comments have been misrepresented as usual, in a vain and pathetic attempt to blacken the name of the BNP.
The only people to sell out the British people, have been the succesion of British governments, that have allowed a flood of foreigners into Britain, eroding its culture, history and living standards.
You bloody hypocrits nothingbritish, try to objectively understand the frustrations of your own countrymen first, before slagging off Griffin, as he appears to be the only British politician with the guts to stand up for your country.
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You make it sound like a done deal!
I would bet good money that the next Conservative would betray Gibralter long before Nick Griffin could or would!
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WTF, 20 years ago, while backpacking, i spent nearly 2 months in Gibraltar. I distinctly recall that Gibraltarians ( a true multicultural mix ) were fervently against any unification with Spain. They considered themselves Gibraltarians first, British second and in no way Spanish.
Any move to acquiesce to Spanish claims would be travesty.
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Now as you all know I am not a BNP fan, but I would like to question this story some more.
Just because The Sun decided to print it doesn;t make it true, I would like to see more detail on where this came from.
if it is from the Spanish Press why isn’t there any quotes from the publications is was in, or from the journalists it was said to?
I like a good story that shows up the BNP as much as the next man, but I expect it to be backed up with evidence that can be checked and verified.
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For instance if it’s on the BNP website add the link to the story, I have had a look and can’t find it on the BNP website.
I do like my evidence and supporting documents and data etc
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You can find it here: http://bnp.org.uk/2009/11/edl-aligned-fascists-fail-to-disrupt-bnp-attended-meeting-in-madrid/
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Griffin says:
“I would prefer to see a Spanish flag fly in Gibraltar before an Islamic one”
And you immediately interpret that as betrayal of the Gibraltarian people who would genuinely prefer to see a Spanish flag fly in Gibraltar before an Islamic one!
I knew you people were sick, twisted and perverted, but lets deal with the FACTS eh?
The Sun, rather like this pathetic site is becoming a laughing stock, they obviously think their readers are stupid and can feed them any old codswallop!
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Thanks Maurice,
I handn’t seen that one
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Now he doesn’t directly say it ould be handed over, but you can certainly see it is implied bu the final quote.
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Davey use the full quote to put it in proper contect please
““It is a very complex issue which we will have to deal with in the future,” Mr Griffin said. “It would be much easier to sort it out if we had nationalist governments in Britain and Spain because it would then be an agreement between equals. I must say that taking into account the geographical situation of Gibraltar and the Muslim threat on its door, I would prefer to see a Spanish flag fly in Gibraltar before an Islamic one.”
If we are to debate effectively all the evidence must be used.
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