BNP Beat Labour and Lib Dems in Filey

BNP candidate Patricia Scott (Trisha) beat two main parties in the Filey by-election held on 27^th July 2006.

The BNP were fourth out of seven candidates in the election, which was called after the resignation of Tory councillor Freda Coultas. The Tories held onto the seat.

This is a superb result considering that the BNP have only been active in the North Yorkshire town since 1^st July, when the first paper sale was held. Since then, regular sales of ‘Freedom’ have taken place, with local people showing a great deal of interest in the Party. Many copies of ‘Freedom’ are sold at each paper sale and there have been many enquiries about membership from local people.

An intense leafleting campaign was carried out in the town in the run up to the election, and the leafleting teams reported that there had been many positive comments from local electors.

This was the first time the party has contested a seat in Filey, and the second time the party has contested a seat on the Scarborough Borough Council since May 2006.

Result:

Filey Ward – Scarborough Borough Council

Geoffrey Cullern (Conservative) 322

Mike Cockerill (Independent) 312

Sam Cross (Independent) 282

Trisha Scott (BNP) 181 ( highest ever for Party in Scarborough!)

Gordon Johnson (Independent) 127

Elizabeth Carrington (Labour) 126

Mike Heslop-Mullens (Lib Dem) 62

Turnout – 26.48%