A NORTH-EAST BNP activist has been appointed acting chairman of the party after Nick Griffin stepped down as leader.
The party's website is reporting that Adam Walker, from Spennymoor, County Durham, has replaced Mr Griffin as acting chairman by, following a meeting of its national executive committee.
Mr Griffin, who has been the public face of the party for more than a decade, has taken on the new role of party president.
The BNP published a statement on its website announcing the change at the top, which reads: "Recently appointed deputy chairman, Adam Walker, has accepted the role of acting chairman of the British National Party after Nick Griffin stepped aside at a meeting of the BNP National Executive held on 19 July.
"The full national executive are united in their support for Adam in this role. Nick Griffin has taken up the position of president."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel