Richard Barnbrook agrees to join the English Democrats Party

The English Democrats have released a statement concerning recent speculation about their involvement with the BNP.

Following an invitation by Derek Hilling the National Party Secretary of the English Democrats, Richard Barnbrook - London Assembly Member, attended the English Democrats National Council meeting on Saturday 15 January 2011 in Coventry to explain why, he would like to join the English Democrats party.

Following discussion, and debate, the English Democrats National Council voted to allow Richard Barnbrook to join the English Democrats party in the Capacity as London Assembly Member, subject to further discussions/agreement with the English Democrats London Area Council.

BOTH

Robin Tilbrook (National Party Chairman)
&
Steven Uncles (National Communications Director)

announced their intention to abstain from the vote, for reasons given at the time to the National Council Meeting, before the vote took place.

And presumably also subject to Barnbrook changing the banner on his blog.