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White Supremacist Invited to Queen's Garden Party

Brits outraged at prospect of leader of whites-only party having tea with royals

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(Newser) – The convicted leader of a far-right political party is heading to the queen's summer tea party at Buckingham Palace, and Brits are furious, reports the Daily Mail. A member of the whites-only British National Party was given an invitation because of his place on the London Assembly. He decided to make party leader Nick Griffin—who has a conviction for inciting racial hatred—his guest.

"It is astonishing that somebody with a criminal conviction for race crimes could be allowed to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace," said a Labour member of Parliament. Palace officials—who stress that the queen played no direct role in choosing the guests—are believed to be scrutinizing the guest list for potential security risks.

Nick Griffin, leader of the whites-only British National Party, was convicted of inciting racial hatred after he distributed material denying the Holocaust. He'll soon be off for tea with the queen.
Nick Griffin, leader of the whites-only British National Party, was convicted of inciting racial hatred after he distributed material denying the Holocaust. He'll soon be off for tea with the queen.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets guests gathered on the lawn at Buckingham Palace during her annual garden party in London last year.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets guests gathered on the lawn at Buckingham Palace during her annual garden party in London last year.   (AP Photo / Anthony Devlin, Pool)
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The Queen and Prince Philip have been remarkable public servants, which is why I find it so surprising that the Palace are allowing them to be manipulated by the BNP in this way. - Labour MP Jon Cruddas

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May 21, 09 2:59 PM CDT
I'm sure something will change after all the publicity... its quite inappropriate; much like Limbaugh's ass fixation. Reply
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