Published Date:
08 April 2008
By Richard Marsden
SPORTS stars have joined politicians speaking out as part of a campaign launched in Sheffield against the British National Party before the local elections.
Boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, current and retired world champion boxers Junior Witter and Johnny Nelson, plus representatives from mainstream political parties voiced their opposition to the far-right organisation's "divisive and racist messages".
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Brendan said: "Sport is one of the best ways I know to bring people together and reject racism. I urge everyone to use their vote to stop the British National Party."
Johnny added: "The BNP is bad news for Sheffield. It is a racist party which will only bring violence to our city by turning neighbours and communities against each other." The event, organised by Sheffield Unite Against Fascism, took place at Brendan Ingle's Wincobank gym, which is in Shiregreen and Brightside ward, where the BNP candidate came second in last year's poll.
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Last Updated:
29 April 2008 12:32 PM
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Location:
SHEFFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
