The Lothian’s activists were out again today Leafleting in support of Livingston candidate David Orr.

Under Lothians regional organiser David Orr Jun’s guidance, the team put out over 400 leaflets and Voice of Freedom newspapers, including a large number of personal leaflets about our Livingston candidate. The team were joined again by super activist Mark McGarry and local activist Darren Whyman who is fast becoming recognised for his commitment to the team.

Central regional organiser Mike Coyle also reports that he has secured a Voice of Freedom newspaper sale with another local news agent happy to stock it, THAT’S 2 IN WEST LOTHIAN ALONE! with another 2 awaiting confirmation. He would also personally like to thank David on the route that resulted in a few blisters.

On another note David and Mike are happy to announce the coming formation of the new Lothian’s branch, with all official positions filled and even its own professional branch photographer. Such progress in such little time is a clear indication that our message is being heard in the Lothian’s and across Scotland. The fire has been lit and its only getting hotter!

To join the team that is making a difference, or for more local information, contact David or Mike on the contact page.

“This is hot on the heels of our Truth Truck tour which has helped to bring home the BNP’s message to the people of North East Scotland,” he said.

Mr Raikes said two more billboards were planned, one in Gordon and another in Banff Buchan, in support of BNP candidates Elise Jones and Richard Payne respectively.

After nearly getting blown off the Forth Bridge the team made an extensive tour of Edinburgh city centre before joining up with Lothians activists outside the Scottish Parliament. With in 30 seconds a security guard appeared to move them on but not before asking for a handful of leaflets to take away.

Livingston was next on the list where the truck visited the entire town, trading estates shopping areas and housing estates were all urged to vote Davie Orr in the coming election.

As four sub-regional organisers were present it was a chance for all to take away boxes of leaflets and armfuls of newspapers to keep on spreading the word.

Gary and Barry drove through the night to return the truck to Nuneaton. After a welcomed cup of coffee from the BNP’s Tom Gower and a hand over to dispatch manager Alwyn Deacon the duo made the long trek back to Gods own country, tired but pleased with the success of the recent tour.

Thanks go to Barry (who has spent everyday with the truck), Roy, Elise, Stevie, Richard, David, Mike, Mark, Darren and Hammy.

D.Smith

Tomorrow Banff and Buchan candidate Richard Payne will be joining the team as the good work continues, a full report coming soon.

The team then retired for one of Mikes dubious bacon sandwiches (which will in effect incapacitate them for a few days)

On a special note, Mike adds ” Again Mark must be commended. As mentioned before this young lad cares full time for his mother but attends every meeting and event not just in the Lothians but on occasion in Glasgow. Both myself and Lothian’s Organiser Davie Orr wish to congratulate Mark on his successfull Gold membership application that was processed today following the lift on the membership ban!”

The Lothian team is going from strength to strength with the next meeting planned for this coming Thursday.

For further details or to join the team, please contact David Orr or Mike Coyle on the Sub Regional contacts page.

Two of the areas main fishing ports gave the ‘Truth Truck’ a real warm welcome’ support here outnumbering anything we have seen so far.

After being waved down by bin men keen to get their hands on leaflets for themselves and work mates the team stopped for a tea break and were relieved of a number of papers by someone whose girl friend had seen us out in Aberdeen the day before, the word seems to be spreading, the BNP have arrived!

More reports over the weekend.

The trio handed out leaflets and copies of the ‘Voice of Freedom’ that included a personal election letter from Mr. Orr snr.

David Orr told new team, ” We had no trouble from local people and the weather was fine which made it an enjoyable afternoon for all”.

The Lothians team aim to be out every week between now and the election and will be assisted by the ‘Truth truck’ early next week to let the good people of Livingston know they have a candidate to vote for who wont swindle expenses.

Never before have so few bought the message to so many.

One member along with his partner traveled from Fife to attend the meeting, also in attendance were two people waiting to join as soon as the ban is lifted.

Mr Orr told the news team “I would like to mention Mark McGarry, he is 19 years old and went out by himself last week posted 60 ‘Voice of Freedoms’ and over a 100 leaflets. Mark has also arranged for a local pakistani shopkeeper to sell our ‘Voice of Freedom’, amazing!! Mark cares for his mum full-time, he is a shy chap and refuses any recognition but is a great activist, I look forward to hearing what he has been up to at the next meeting”.

Lothians BNP will be meeting again on Thursday 18th contact David Orr or Mike Coyle for details

Denise has over 20 years experience in a secretarial environment and is use to dealing with executive personnel from Chairman, Chief Executive and Director level. Denise has also a great deal of experience in organising conferences for various events.

As well as holding the treasurers role Denise will also be manning the new BNP Scotland phone line to deal with enquiries that will vastly increase in the build up to the election.

Another appointment is that of BNP Scotland candidate for Banff Buchan Richard Payne. Mr. Payne has taken on the role of Highlands and Islands sub-regional organiser.

This leaves only Mid-Scotland and Fife looking for an organiser if you live in that region and think you could be the right person for the role please contact the Scottish office for full details.

Nick Teasdale

The latter part of the evening was dedicated to open discussion as this gives everyone a chance to air their views and feel as though they are contributing to the meeting. A new member has offered to write articles for the website and someone with resources in the entertainment industry has offered to help out at future events such as the RWB.

Another trip to Barking and Dagenham is being planned shortly. Some more members have volunteered to make the journey down South so Glasgow will be able to field a larger contingency. Other branches have also indicated their interest in travelling to London with Glasgow.

A tasty buffet was available and at the end of the evening a fantastic collection of £470 was made – the best collection at a Glasgow meeting in a long time. Well done to everyone who attended and we hope to see you all again next month. Can we just remind everyone that tickets for the forthcoming Road Show on 27th March are selling fast, so please order early to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from the Glasgow and West of Scotland Organiser, Hammy. Telephone: 0771 7774730.

Sub-regional organiser, Barry Scott reported that “The two new huge billboards are due to be posted on 29th March till 14th April with the original banner due to be posted very soon on the 15th March and it is massive”.

Will Glasgow and West, Lothians or Central Scotland be first to rise to the friendly challenge.

Nick Teasdale

Aberdeen will also see the first BNP bill board in Scotland going up as we continue to take our message to the people.

Along with paper sales and leafleting sessions already taking place across the regions this will greatly raise the BNP’s profile in the run up to what promises to be a very interesting election.

As always we need more activists to help out, if you want to get involved please contact your sub-regional organiser or the Scottish office.