Well what's done is done, just over 5% of London has voted for (and elected) the BNP. For whatever reason they'll have to now get on with it.
Largely it's a shame that UKIP could not have taken that place, but that looked unlikely, though the seat going to Greens for 3, One London retaining one, or even Christian Voice etc. is also a shame.
I wonder if Richard Barnbrook stays part of the BNP though and not break off to form a 'Veritas-One London' splinter called 'Real London First' or something. I reckon a lot of members, and probably himself, see him as an alternative leader to Nick Griffin. Perhaps any BNP members out there can clarify this?
What powers/perks do the London Assembly Members have anyway and what's the pay? What can the BNP now do that they couldn't not previously do?
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