BNP chooses ex-fireman to contest North Devon seat

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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
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A FORMER firefighter is to stand as the British National Party candidate for North Devon at the general election.

The BNP today named 51-year-old Ilfracombe resident Gary Marshall as its candidate.

Mr Marshall, who also served in the RAF, said: "As well as concentrating on issues that matter to the people of North Devon locally I will be strongly campaigning for the immediate withdrawal of our brave troops in Afghanistan."

The Journal requested an interview with Mr Marshall, but was told it was BNP policy that candidates were not to talk to the media.

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    by samcash1

    Saturday, November 05 2011, 1:21PM

    “The Journal seems to be getting very desperate now.This website is full of rubbish from other papers and as for "News" This article is from Feb 2010.Rubbish.Oh and by the way Gary Marshall is no longer with the BNP,he jumped ship and started his own tin pot party.”

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    by phipsdav2

    Friday, November 04 2011, 7:16PM

    “Whats worse than being represented by the BNP? Being represented by Joanne Bell and the New Wave Independant Party. (sorry its not meant to be a joke its the truth ask the residents of Fremington)”

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    by phipsdav2

    Friday, November 04 2011, 7:13PM

    “The BNP candidate had better hope that the New Wave Independant Party don't bring Joanne Bell out of retirement because she is a match for anyone when there's publicity to be gained. But dont worry if she got elected she would resign after one meeting with illness. Sorry Joanne am I touching a raw nerve?”

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    by Dan, Barnstaple

    Tuesday, April 13 2010, 4:51PM

    “Good luck Gary, you will have my vote.

    Ignore those who jump on the anti-BNP bandwaggon without knowing much about them.”

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    by Rick O'Shay, zog

    Tuesday, March 16 2010, 10:37PM

    “Ex-fire fighter and ex-RAF.

    Obviously Mr Marshall likes uniforms, very appropriate for a bnp candidate.”

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    by davey, plymouth/ivybridge

    Tuesday, March 16 2010, 5:13PM

    “oops the bnp tells the truth about whats happening in our country thats what the big 3 dont like bnp is the way forward if u want the truth”

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    by davey, ivybridge/plymouth

    Tuesday, March 16 2010, 5:09PM

    “he would get my vote as well im not surprised bnp candidates do not talk to the press as what is said isnt always what is written besides tells the truth about whats happening in our country thats why labour tried to bankrupt the bnp using the tax payers money the truth is something the big s parties dont understand davey”

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    by Mr Smith, North Devon

    Monday, February 15 2010, 7:43PM

    “Now I am absolutely 100% convinced this man did not serve in the RAF. Why do I say that? Time and time again he has been asked the question: what did you do in the RAF? Where did you serve, and when? He refuses to answer. Saying you were a firefighter in Lancashire does not answer that question; it's a big county. Where in Lancashire? Retained or full-time? How long in service? If you use this information in your electioneering we are entitled to quiz you on it. When you don't answer you look evasive and untrustworthy. Will you answer the questions in this message? I take you are not too thick to understand them. Apologies if that's the case.”

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    by Gary Marshall, North Devon

    Thursday, February 11 2010, 8:41AM

    “I see Gary Marshall has still not answered the question posed a number of times by John Bull and Al Green and others. I quote Mr Green: "I'm extremely suspicious about why this candidate refuses to answer simple questions about his alleged time in the RAF and fire service. He has used this experience in his own PR, so is open to questions on it. What did you do in the RAF and where? Same with fire service. If you do not respond I will assume you are lying or have something to hide. A candidate's history is relevant if they want to be our MP." As the Journal has not yet found this out, will Mr Marshall answer the question or will he keep avoiding it , making us all think he has something to hide? What's the big secret? You're standing to be an MP. Answer the question. Ahmed Smith, North Devon
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    commented on 10-Feb-2010 15:46

    Thank you for your comment.
    If you had read last weeks journal you would see that their reporter has already said "ex Lancashire firefighter".”

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    by Ahmed Smith, North Devon

    Wednesday, February 10 2010, 3:46PM

    “I see Gary Marshall has still not answered the question posed a number of times by John Bull and Al Green and others. I quote Mr Green: "I'm extremely suspicious about why this candidate refuses to answer simple questions about his alleged time in the RAF and fire service. He has used this experience in his own PR, so is open to questions on it. What did you do in the RAF and where? Same with fire service. If you do not respond I will assume you are lying or have something to hide. A candidate's history is relevant if they want to be our MP." As the Journal has not yet found this out, will Mr Marshall answer the question or will he keep avoiding it , making us all think he has something to hide? What's the big secret? You're standing to be an MP. Answer the question.”

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