BNP leader grilled by Newsbeat listeners

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Image caption, Nick Griffin claims he's changed his party for the better
  • Author, Debbie Randle
  • Role, Newsbeat reporter

The British National Party is one of the most controversial in Britain. Leader Nick Griffin was elected to the European Parliament in June, provoking anger from many MPs who are concerned about the political party's far-right views.

During the 10 years he's been in charge of the BNP, Mr Griffin says the party has grown from 1,200 members to nearly 14,000 and says the party's new stance and its policies are starting to attract people.

We asked Newsbeat listeners to text in with questions they want him to answer.

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