Is this the end of the BNP in Sandwell?

What a marvellous result in the Princes End by-election tonight:

Labour 796
Con 517
BNP 314
Lib Dem 29

Clearly I mean marvellous in the general sense, rather than from a Lib Dem point of view!

This is set against a background of the BNP losing by just 20 votes back in May, which would’ve given them all 3 councillors in the ward. They’ve gone from 4 councillors to 2 in a matter of months and have performed poorly in both by-elections since May.

Some criticised us for putting up a candidate, saying it would take votes off Labour. Well for me, those 29 votes show exactly why we were right to put up a candidate. Those 29 people wanted to vote Liberal - and it was essential we gave them that opportunity, no matter what the circumstances.

This is a MAJOR step in the battle against fascism in Sandwell. For the third election count in a row, the BNP crew have arrived suited and smiley - and left quietly. Long may it continue!