Violence begets only violence

I was shocked and horrified to read that the leader of a political party had been threatened with violence and even death by some members of his own party.
That it was in this country was doubly worse, and then it transpired that this was a story about the BNP, and it all made sense.

After all a party based on hatred, violence, and intimidation, many of whose leaders have criminal convictions, and whose current leader came to power in a "palace coup" can expect little in the way of loyalty.

Worse than this, has been the BNP's threatening of my friend Dominic Carman the Lib Dem candidate for Barking, East London.
I wish Dominic all the very best, and remind him that I trounced Griffin decisively in the 2005 general election in Keighley.

Despite all their bluff and bluster and their hatred and vileness the overwhelming majority of the electorate see through their lies, and will do so again.

White Ribbon Campaign Walk

In an hour or so, I'll be off into the town centre for an event called, These Heels Were Made For Walking Charity Walk.

I and about fifty other men will be slipping on pairs of high heels and strutting our stuff on the mean streets of Hebden Bridge.

The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end male violence against women.

This is part of a series of events in White Ribbon Week and the lead up to White Ribbon Day on the 25th of November.

Whilst Mayor of Hebden Royd last year, I managed to get the Town Council to sign up to become the first White Ribbon town in the UK, thanks to Chris Green and my fellow councillors.

I'll post after the walk, if I haven't twisted my ankle!