Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National party, has been declared bankrupt but confirmed he will stand again to be an MEP in this year’s European parliament elections.
The far-right politician was named on a list published by the Insolvency Service after being declared bankrupt at Welshpool and Newtown county court on Thursday.
On Twitter, Griffin said: “Being bankrupt does not prevent me being or standing as an MEP. It does free me from financial worries. A good day!
“Party funds are not affected in any way. Our campaign in May will be our most professional yet and I will be lead candidate in the north-west.
“I am now turning the experience to the benefit of hard-up constituents by producing a booklet on dealing with d…
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