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BNP activists' details published | BNP activists' details published |
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A list showing the full contact details of British National Party activists has been published online. | A list showing the full contact details of British National Party activists has been published online. |
The BNP says the list, which includes home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, dates from 2007 and some people are no longer members. | The BNP says the list, which includes home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, dates from 2007 and some people are no longer members. |
BNP deputy leader Simon Darby called it "an underhand political attack", saying an ex-employee was to blame. | BNP deputy leader Simon Darby called it "an underhand political attack", saying an ex-employee was to blame. |
Party leader Nick Griffin has complained to Dyfed Powys Police, who are investigating. | Party leader Nick Griffin has complained to Dyfed Powys Police, who are investigating. |
Mr Griffin said he was disappointed by the leak. | |
He said: "We'll be asking the police to investigate. | |
"Having spent a lot of money to secure our members' privacy we are disappointed that it's been breached. | |
"They know it's been in the hands of someone anti-BNP for a considerable length of time." | |
Mr Darby said the publication could lead to identity theft and endanger children named in the list. | Mr Darby said the publication could lead to identity theft and endanger children named in the list. |
He believes it was posted on Monday night by an ex-employee who had used it to send out party information to members. | He believes it was posted on Monday night by an ex-employee who had used it to send out party information to members. |
Earlier this year the party obtained an injunction from the High Court in Manchester banning any publication of the list. | Earlier this year the party obtained an injunction from the High Court in Manchester banning any publication of the list. |
The anti-immigration party has won council seats in recent years, and took a London Assembly seat in May. | The anti-immigration party has won council seats in recent years, and took a London Assembly seat in May. |