Not in my name

14.07.09 - Helen

Today, the two BNP MEPs who were elected last month take their seats in the European Parliament. In the run-up to those June elections, thousands of trade union members campaigned up and down the country to try to turn out votes to stop the BNP and their politics of hate getting a voice in Europe.

Hope not hate have run an amazing campaign to get people active in their communities in getting people out to vote on polling day, and in exposing the BNP's extremist politics.

Watch their 'not in my name' video now - it's an incredible testament to the how strongly so many people feel that the BNP do not speak for Britain.

Labour's MEPs have also spoken up strongly about today. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour's Leader in Europe, said: "60 years ago we fought against the fascists together. Today, two UK fascists are taking their seats in this Parliament for the first time. Today is a sad day for Britain and we will not let matters rest."

Watch the 'not in my name' video now, and sign up up to the Hope not hate website if you haven't already.