Could Marmite shut down the BNP?
source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/18/love-marmite-bnp-hate-party-face-ruin-ov...
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The BNP reportedly faces financial ruin, in part because of a series of TV and online accidents that backfired.
After BNP leader Nick Griffin appeared in the ads alongside a massive jar of Marmite and showcased their motto "Love Britain, Vote BNP' (thought to be based on Marmite's slogan 'Love it or hate it'), Marmite makers Unilever took the party to court for breach of copyright.
The BNP had to admit defeat and insiders suggest they'll be forced to pay out costs of between £70,000 and £170,000.
Former National Organiser Eddy Butler has said the BNP is "on the brink of bankruptcy". And last night a spokesman for anti-racism group Searchlight said: "The Marmite fiasco has been a disaster from start to finish for Griffin."
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/18/love-marmite-bnp-hate-party-...
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/18/love-marmite-bnp-hate-party-...
After BNP leader Nick Griffin appeared in the ads alongside a massive jar of Marmite and showcased their motto "Love Britain, Vote BNP' (thought to be based on Marmite's slogan 'Love it or hate it'), Marmite makers Unilever took the party to court for breach of copyright.
The BNP had to admit defeat and insiders suggest they'll be forced to pay out costs of between £70,000 and £170,000.
Former National Organiser Eddy Butler has said the BNP is "on the brink of bankruptcy". And last night a spokesman for anti-racism group Searchlight said: "The Marmite fiasco has been a disaster from start to finish for Griffin."
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/18/love-marmite-bnp-hate-party-...
Order your copy of the Daily Mirror for £3.15 and get the new Prince album 20TEN for Free. Order yours here
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/07/18/love-marmite-bnp-hate-party-...
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Mcellie
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if you quote from some news websites, there is some kind of smart coding (or magic) so it throws in a web link or text to the paste.
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Mcellie
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OrbViper
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Good story, but what's with the odd advertising thing below the link?
- 1 year ago
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OrbViper
