A few thoughts on the BNP

So the 'BNP Question Time' is going to be broadcast. On Thursday, as it happens.

I'm just hoping the BBC are sensible and don't dedicate a whole hour to discussing race, immigration and 'political correctness gone mad'. When UKIP appear we don't see an entire QT on the Lisbon Treaty, or a programme dedicated to global warming for the appearance of a Green Party member. Allowing Griffin to hijack the agenda is the worst thing the BBC can do, especially after the Radio 1 newsbeat interview with two 'young BNP supporters' ( the boss of their 'record label' and their head of publicity) that raised a few eyebrows last week.

The BBC should avoid asking any questions about immigration or race altogether. Griffin's trump card is his public speaking ability. He can rattle off the polished, sanitised, 'we're not racists' official party line on immigration and race relations very well. I doubt he'll have the same energy and expertise on other policy areas. To really put the BNP under the spotlight, lets have a question time about the environment, the economy and spending plans, media/sport and education. Dedicating any time at all to race and immigration gives Griffin his chance to shine, and gets his face all over the next mornings papers.