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Thursday, May 29, 2003 

Reactions to Yesterday's Northen Echo Article

Martin Cole has asked that we make clear to our readers that he considers himself completely vindicated by the inquiry that resulted in Peter Troy's resignation, although he is unhappy that there seems to be an attempt being made to suppress the outcome of that investigation and ignore other glaring questions the results raise.

Mr Cole adds that his resignation or disagreements with others in the party were not a question as to whether or not there had been BNP infiltration of the UKIP, as alleged in the above newspaper, but were rather caused by the absolute refusal of all at the top of the party to investigate the matter even when clear evidence of problems existed.

Mr Cole further believes that the initial investigation referred to in the article either never took place or was a feeble imitation of the real thing. No evidence of it having taken place, its membership or that it was even planned was ever given to Mr Cole.

It was not until the postal ballot for MEP candidates had been almost concluded, following an acrimonious NEC meeting on 12th May, that the Party Treasurer was instructed to investigate matters. This led to the absurd compromise of Peter Troy resigning his candidature "for the sake of party unity" while retaining his other party positions, all of which being thrashed out over some days during which the UKIP EU Electoral web page showed the North East result as subject to a recount.

Michael Rollings, Chairman of UKIP's disbanded North East Regional Committee had the following comments to make regarding the situation on joint FSB/UKIP membership recruitment :-

"Can anyone in the Leadership explain why it was sufficient for Mr Troy to resign "in the interests of Party unity" when the S.J. Walker letter points clearly to him as an FSB (Federation of Small Businesses') recruiter, that he was clearly signing people up to both organisations, although unbeknown to them!!?

Why was he not" disqualified" as a Candidate and kicked out of the Party ?

Perhaps there is a clue in David Lotts recent letter to the Members of the North East Region. The clue is that David Lott does not recognise that the Committee was right to oppose Troy's Candidature and has been fully vindicated. However the courtesy to admit he was wrong and apologise to its Members and retract....."

Mr Rollings has some further points regarding that letter which we will supply when a copy can be obtained.


posted by Martin |9:03 AM
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