Falklands Hero To Contest Gawthorpe for BNP.

A former paratrooper, who fought and was wounded in the Falklands War, will stand as a British National Party candidate in Gawthorpe Ward in the May local council elections.

Thirty-eight year-old Andy Kenyon has thrown his hat into the ring for one reason only -
"I want a British future for my children in Burnley." Andy, who is married with three children, was born in Padiham and has lived there all his life. He works as production manager for a local upholstery company.

From 1980, he served for 5 years with the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment including a tour of duty in Northern Ireland. He fought for his country in the Falklands War and was wounded during the battle to retake the islands.

Andy's brother, John, contested Gawthorpe ward for the British National Party in May 2000, polling a very respectable 109 votes (8%) despite a very low-key campaign. This May, John is contesting Hapton With Park for the BNP.

Andy Kenyon believes he and his brother will poll well in their local area.
"Most homes have been leafletted once and next month we start canvassing two nights a week. People are worried. In the past they have been frightened to speak out for fear of being branded a 'racist', but now they feel they must voice their concerns. The BNP is the only political party brave enough to stick its head above the parapet and say, 'enough is enough'."





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