Why the Extreme Right (or far right) is not so influential in U.K.?
537131
The reason was that Margret Thatcher starved them into poverty for 10 years. The U.K. had 30% unemployment nation wide for years with her.
291897
You;re probably neither, party politics never really fits snuggly with one's personal beliefs. Obviously im in the UK so its different parties but i believe the principal is the same, i vote Liberal but i do not agree with everything they say, its just as a previous answerer said its about chosing the lesser of the evils for yourself.
910289
Yes i think they should be leading by example. If this is truly a multi-cultural country and so dedicated to equality then why can't we see evidence of this in society at large. However, i think the decision not to gag the BNP for speaking their views was right. In mathematics the rule is what u do on 1 side of the equation must be done on the other side of the equation. So to limit their right to free speech will effect us all. Also they represent a vast amount of white peoples views, so lets deal with the issues rather than pushing it underground. Being a person of colour i know that racism comes from all quarters of society not just the BNP, but they are the only ones brave enough to admit it.
900715
Could be the power of the UK national press. The word 'influence' comes to mind. Didn't the main man for the BNP once tell us the 'tabloids' were the best pals they had (or something along those lines).
468043
Not sure but I think the whole population of the country should be involved as a matter of national pride, including people like myself, a British Muslim born elsewhere but has lived here since an early age!!!  After all, if you don't like a country that you're not from originally but grew up or live there, you should get the hell out and not spread hatred about it while getting free handouts for 250 of your 'extended' family members.  This is almost like someone coming into your house, making themselves comfortable and then telling you how much they hate you and your dwelling but yet happy to stay there while whingeing eternally!!!  Yes, it's those t**spots that give us good Muslims (which is in the majority) a bad name! Come on England - you gotta win at all cost this summer for us, yeah!!!
818414
Unfortunately it seems that a lot of these terrorists are "home grown" - i.e. born in the UK of (mainly) Muslim parents.\n\nWhile our present government has created a chaotic immigration system which means we really have no clear idea how many people are coming into this country and what they intend to do when they get here, there is also a large degree of brainwashing of young Muslims going on in the mosques and faith schools which is creating a generation of terrorists within our own society. This is not helped by the government's pathetic policy of political correctness and appeasement towards various extremist Muslim preachers and leaders who seem to be able to encourage hatred against the very society that they live in without any real fear of arrest or removal from the UK.\n\nIt seems unbelievable that we grant political asylum to some of these extremists because they state that their views mean they would be subjected to brutal arrest if they were deported back to their own countries - yet we do nothing about them here except allow them to encourage terrorists (usually while they claim welfare at the same time). Limiting immigration into this country is NOT racist, selfish or isolationist - it is COMMON SENSE... something which seems to be in very short supply in and around Downing Street.\n\nUntil the government stops these people using our systems of immigration and welfare against ourselves then the potential consequences for the UK remain dire.
785194
You forgot to include that they lost world war II. (German conservatives, I mean.)\n\nThat's because social conservatism and basic human rights don't get along that well.
747887
I agree. Their approach is more of a secular humanist approach to life. This is why they are more civilized, less greedy, protect human rights and the environment, and are generally more progressive and less profit oriented. They don't believe they are morally superior and don't feel the need to go and spread "democracy" like the US does.\nI am speaking about Western Europe.
791923
Like all immigrant or race or ethnic groups, muslims bring something to the party which enhances life for everyone within the UK.\n\nOne rotten apple does not spoil the cider! As a successful European multicultural society, our diversity is our economic strength, as is the case in the good ol' USA (a land built by immigrants).  \n\nUnfortunately the lack of tolerance and understanding between ALL different communities has allowed a situation where the muslim population is seen as the 'scapegoats'.\n\n2nd and 3rd generation muslims (who are effectively British) feel as if they no longer have a voice within contemporary British society. This situation lends itself to feeding the radical element of Islam which corrupts the muslim youth of the UK.\n\nTo answer your question, the UK authorities are well aware of the undesirable individuals within the British muslim community and will only deport/imprison those involved in what we call in Britain, 'Treason' (still punishable by death in UK).\n\nOur espionage is second to none, and the political landscape of our country may change from time to time but certain traits of British life remain the same. We have seen it all before, many times. Deportation of Muslims is not necessary!
118607
No.  There is no party that is truly conservative anymore.  We can't even protect our borders. We can't even win in Iraq.  Why?  Politics.  I am from the political standpoint of Winston Churchill.  He crushed his enemies with brute force.  He was considered on the fringe of the right in his time but if he was Prime Minister from the start rather than Neville Chamberlain, Hitler would have been stopped rather than appeased.  I urge anyone who considers themselves to be a republican to read Churchill's biography.  Find out how a true conservative thought.  He did nothing short of save this world.
242323
Firstly it is Britain/UK not just England :-) \n\nDriving on the left is generally considered to be a historical leftover from horse mounted knights riding on the left so as to keep sword arm free - other classes had to stay to the right.  Any colony would have rules that matched those of the Crown.\n\nI have a vague recollection of hearing that the European convention to the right is to be opposite from a system that was based on social class.\n\nI guess the correct answer is that it had to be one side or another - the UK is an Island so there would never be a problem at a border.  In mainland Europe or North/South America/Canada everyone would have to standardise or there would be complete chaos at border crossings.\n\nJust my 5 Euro's worth :-)
95305
I think one answer might be that the US Republican party-- one of the furthest right promonent political parties in the developed world-- has a very strong rhetorical advantage. The US has been convinced that the republicans are the party of morality. As a person of faith I have often been told that my left-leaning political views are abhorrant to God. The communities of faith have been convinced that they are part of conservative america and are afraid to step out of line. \nIt may also be the strong emphasis on Security in our post 9-11 world. to stay secure we often forfit many of our political powers to a stronger government, short-sightedly\n\nhope this adds some insight :)
840365
Why don't you say what you mean and use the word white rather than hiding behind a euphemism - or is the right wing in the UK becoming politically correct?\n\nI'm assuming you do mean white and not indigenous, the two words not being necessarily synonymous. Do you really think that the political leaders of any party, including the BNP, really care about the colour of a person's skin, their ethnic origin or religion. What they do care about is obtaining and retaining power. To that end they will use any ploy - including racial and immigration issues.\n\nNone of them really care about the ordinary people of the UK - to them and the people they really serve we are cheap labour, a commodity to be exploited, no matter what our origins.
450098
I haven't noticed this at all. I'm not sure most American teenagers even have a clue as to what the attitude of their U.K. peers is on the war. As far as the general population of the U.K. resenting America's intrusive foreign policies, that' nothing new. And while Fox News does tend to be polarizing when it comes to attitudes about national boundaries, it generally backs up the U.K. while attacking just about everybody else. If anything, I would say that most Americans, especially conservatives actually perceive the U.K. as our only true ally right now.
984530
because we are too *correct* to use our right to freedom of speech anymore. if we say soemthing about a religious group or individual its a racist remark. if we mention laws being out of order we are classed as snobs or whatevwer. i made a video for youtube about how the uk is becaoming a crap nation and it got responses like i smoke weed whatcha gonna do about it. etc.. thats because alot of the uk is overrun by dole scumming chav scumbags now and alot of people are too scared to voice opinion incase it causes murders or whatever shame really. i wish i could be pm id whip this country into shape straight away. id lock druggies up because its illegal id give more money to hospitals instead of these stupid id card bollocks and give benefits only to those who really deserve it. not to those who are going to spend it on drugs etc...\n\nBritish citizens should speak out from now on. we have become a minority group in our own country by those who impose their rules against us,.... come uk lets pull together and fight for peace!
968724
Cool. Seeing as the UK is an elective autocracy, maybe we should both have spread a bit of democracy at home before liberating the rest of the world?
816172
In the U.K. it should be a majority of all parties in both houses of parliament that should make the decision, and not just the government. The ordinary citizens do not always have all the required information due to secrecy laws.