Vote for a great Britain says Guinan

Former Hereford United striker Steve Guinan has signed a letter to be published in tomorrow's (Tuesday) Guardian which urges voters not to vote for the BNP next Thursday when Britain goes to the polls.

The letter starts:

We love Britain precisely because of its tolerance and diversity. The British National party and its allies are a threat to everything that makes us proud of this country we love. The BNP is working hard to conceal its extremism because it knows that people in Britain totally reject the politics of racism and hatred.

and finishes:

A vote for the BNP is a vote against everything that makes this country great. We are determined to vote on 4 June: please join us in voting for a great Britain.

The list of signaturers include many well known left of centre politicians and trade unionists including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, but also includes footballers, actors and comedians such as Ross Kemp, actor, Gary Neville, Manchester United, Eddie Izzard, comedian, Phil Neville, Everton, Jimmy Carr, comedian, Richard Wilson, actor, Karren Brady, Birmingham City, and Steve Guinan, Hereford United.

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