Liberal Democrat and Labour councillors were a united force last night along with over 100 local residents at Hornsey Town Hall to demonstrate their opposition to the British National Party’s (BNP) proposals to set up shop in Haringey.

The BNP did not turn up at Horsey Town Hall and police reported that they had been informed that the meeting had been cancelled. This marked a victory for the residents who came and supported the demonstration.

The move came following a motion at Haringey Council on 3rd February supported by both Labour and the Liberal Democrats. Both parties made impassioned speeches expressing their pride at being part of such a diverse community as Haringey and their willingness to fight any movement that threatened it. The vote was supported by every member of the council present.

Cllr. Hoban, at the anti BNP rally last night, commented:

“This is something that we must make a stand against and that is why I am here with my fellow councillors and so many members of the community who cherish Haringey’s diversity and don’t wish to see it destroyed by racists, homophobes and bigots.”

Cllr. Peter Floyd, Lib Dem councillor for Crouch End, added:

“We have shown our strength and the BNP have wisely stayed away. If they try to hold a meeting in Crouch End or any other part of the Borough, we will be there making our voices heard – racists are not welcome here.”