Activists challenge Friends House Hospitality bookings
Concerns raised about lettings at Friends House
Anti-extremism campaigners have expressed concern about bookings at Friends House. The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) had invited a leading Hungarian far right MEP and ally of the British National Party, Krisztina Morvai, to speak at their conference later this month. This invitation was subsequently withdrawn following the withdrawal of Labour MP Neil Gerrard from the conference, although the PRC did not disavow Krisztina’s views.
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Thank you for this, Joe. A couple of minor points… Glasgow is part of my surname! My last brick ‘n stone Meeting was Edinburgh South.
Furthermore, although Nothing British About the BNP has discussed the Hizb ut Tahrir event, as far as I’m aware, they haven’t led on it.
I can fully appreciate any editorial decisions not to print certain statements or views attributed to Krisztina Morvai. I hope this article sparks a discussion, and queries can be directed at my e-mail address (removing the spam filter, of course).