12-08-2006, 04:31 PM
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David Noakes complaint
I have presented this here because it is in the public domain now, courtesty of one Greg Lance-Watkins, and has already been sent to several journalists by the look of it:
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Dear Geoffrey,
In the light of Nigel Farage's comments on Radio 4 about expelling UKIP members who have BNP connections, I ask you to please take some action over his staff who are accusing Richard Suchorzewski of BNP links.
I understand you are aware of at least one signed and authenticated witness statement being held pending the opening of a formal and transparent inquiry, may I please ask for that inquiry to ensure that a fair and just leadership election is seen to be held.
Nigel has taken no action to restrain his own staff, which suggests he approves.
It seems Richard is the subject of this apparently orchestrated defamation, or is being set up for expulsion, and this needs to be stopped; if evidence is presented by Farage or his staff that Richard has these links, then surely Richard should be asked to withdraw his candidacy; and if there is no such evidence , I feel sure that the inquiry will demand the same from Nigel Farage.
Justice must always be seen to be done, and the election is already on weaker ground due to the abuse of his status by Nigel’s associate, David Lott, the comments of Party Officers both in the Press Office and in the Party Secretary’s public comments.
The Bromley launch of Farage’s leadership bid enabled him to publish his name in the party by spending around £100,000 to get less votes (2347) than I got (2736) at the General Election (only UKIP SW gave me a less generous £0). Note Nigel is able to decide what is spent and who stood at Bromley without consulting the membership.
Now the ballots have come out with Independence News as Farage/Bromley promotional material. Some are already saying the election is open to legal challenge.
Geoffrey I am asking you please, to act now to restore faith in this election.
Many thanks
David Noakes.
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