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Racial and Religious Hatred Bill

In Bradford, we have the misfortune of having four BNP councillors. I would like to make it clear that I consider them a nasty bunch of thugs, to be honest, but does my hon. Friend agree that we have seen a rise in the BNP under this Government and that that is partly because of the political correctness that they have instilled, which stops people feeling that they can speak freely? The Bill will be a recruitment sergeant for the BNP as more and more people feel that their legitimate views cannot be expressed any further.