Latest report from Glasgow
November 7, 2009 by BNPScot
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Glasgow Correspondent – Carrick Crawford
In the morning Charlie Baillie and his team visited Royston. We managed to leaflet most of the area including the high rise flats. Royston was previously known as Garngad and is still known as such by residents with a familial link to the area. It is notable for its large population of Irish Catholic descent, and a high level of deprivation. The British National Party is proud to be non-sectarian and is making huge efforts to be seen as such but unfortunately the sight of the Union Flag as part of our leaflet’s BNP logo was enough to attract unsavoury attention from some of the local unemployed youth. Nevertheless, we succeeded in bringing our message to their area and letting them know we are willing to represent their community.
We had a great response in Dennistoun where we spent the whole afternoon. Although predominantly tenemental, the Victorian villas and terraces to the west (towards the city centre) established the area as a respectable working class area for families. Its proximity to the city centre and to Strathclyde and Caledonian universities, has contributed to its gentrification in recent years; many of its residents are now students and young professionals.
We split into three smaller teams and after a hard working leafleting session around both the flats and villas, we stopped for a well deserved tea break in Coia’s Café in Duke Street. This café has long established roots in the area since 1928 and is fondly remembered by Charlie, when, as a boy, he was taken there every now and then for a treat by his parents.
Whilst relaxing, we were spotted by a film crew and reporter from Channel 4 who asked to film us and also granted Charlie a short interview. We also noticed the SNP candidate, David Kerr, was in the area, driving around in his SNP coloured Mini!
After refreshments, we returned to the streets, talking to people and giving out leaflets near Golfhill School before turning towards Alexandra Parade shopping area, where we gave out the remainder, both inside local shops and outside. Charlie greeted many residents who shook his hand and wished us well. At the end of the day, Charlie reported our day’s efforts back to Nick Griffin, who we are hoping can make the effort to return to Glasgow for the final week of our campaign.
I’d like to thank everyone who helped out today and remind everyone again to try their best to spare a day to come out and help Charlie in our final week of action. We are hoping for a real breakthrough for the party in Scotland in this high profile by-election, as we are seen now as a credible alternative to both the SNP and the locally despised Labour.




Outstanding! Best of luck….. although no 'luck' should be needed. March on.
SP
The best of British luck to you on Thursday Charlie.
Well done all. If we manage to save our deposit here that in itself will be a kick in the polls to the old-gang.
When are going to leaflet Riddrie and Carntyn areas of Glasgow ? There has been no sight of the BNP in this area.
We've done Riddrie three times – maybe didn't get round to your house.
Perhaps thanking everybody who helped out with this campaign not just on one day, but several – particularly those of us who were out of their beds EARLY!
Yes, I was an early bird too. I think it would be good if this was recognised for all those who have been helping out on a regular basis.
This was a great day with charlie we spoke to many people who were really interested in what we had to say.There was many who at one point didnt want to vote then listened to what we were saying then took the leaflet and decided we were the best party to vote for,and that is what we have to do get out there and give them the little push that they need because there is alot of people who are scared of us as a party.Every person that i have met and there has been alot they are all really nice people we just need to keep going and fighting for what we beleive in,we are making the forward steps.For the next election coming up we need to fight twice as hard.