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Tom Holmes, Rotherham Fascist & BNP Candidate, Predicts British Civil War

sheffieldlib | 09.07.2010 11:31 | Anti-racism | Sheffield

Tom Holmes (25) has come to the attention of Sheffield/Rotherham anti-fascist movements recently due to his local candidate-ship of the BNP and anti-Islamic rants posted on his Facebook. Un-deterred by this, he has now predicted a "British civil war" where "Islam should be destroyed".

Tom Holmes Posing For BNP Poster
Tom Holmes Posing For BNP Poster


Tom Holmes (age 25) the Rotherham BNP candidate for the Holderness ward who dubs himself "Aston Man" has raised eyebrows once again with statements he has issued to friends and comrades of the BNP.

In an audio speech he posted on YouTube regarding the last article he refers to the article writer(s) as "a gang of tax-sponging lay-a-bouts", "a bunch of yobs", "communist hooligans" and claims that the local Labour Councillor, Gerald Smith, is a "corrupt hardcore Communist who wishes to destroy the community and the countryside".

He claims that his views "do not represent those of the British National Party" but only seconds later states that "Nick Griffin is his idol".

The deluded 25 year old from the Parish of Aston-cum-Aughton has posted more statements on his Facebook that raises more questions about his view of Islam.

Believing that Britain is on the brink of war he declared "A war is coming to Britain, and it will only end in two ways. The destruction of the British peoples - or the destruction of Islam. These are our islands. It wasn't a gift to us - we built it. With our own hands, our own labour, our own industry. It is not Islam's to take from us. It is ours to fight to keep - for our forefathers, and for our grandchildren!"

The man who claims in statements and audio speeches that he "is not a racist nor a Fascist" believes that Islam must be "destroyed".

Mr. Holmes claims that Muslims cannot be "British" as Islam is "incompatible with British ideology" (what ever that ideology is) and states that "We shall not lie and we shall not cheat! The re-rise of Britain is not a day away but depends on rebuilding the British peoples!"

One can only guess who he is talking about when he says "we" and "the British peoples".

It seems having the spotlight turned on him has not deterred him from boasting about his BNP membership as he proudly posted "Woohoo. Got my renewewed BNP membership card today, and my 2010 Gold Members badge. :D".

It is not known what the BNP leadership thinks of their local candidate's rants or feelings towards Islam and the "British civil war" he excitedly predicts.

sheffieldlib

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Aww, bless...

09.07.2010 12:01

If he lost the rosette and George cross he'd look like he was getting ready for his first day at school.

Poor lad, he actually takes himself seriously... He is obviously a wanker but I can't help laughing...

Nanny


Brainwashed

09.07.2010 12:16

Brainwashed is the word that comes to mind Nanny. His statements seem very "Griffin-ish". Anyone he dislikes or opposes him suddenly become "hardcore Communists" to him. I think he's a very lost, lonely young man who has been taken under the wing of Fascists and had his brain turned to jelly. He's mirroring his leader. A very sad case indeed and I agree with you, I feel sorry for the lad.

sheffieldlib


11th Hour

09.07.2010 14:58

It reads like the classic "11th hour" fascism of John Tyndal, Griffin's predecessor.

Krop


Really hasn't a clue.

09.07.2010 15:02

Part of me feels sorry for him. He is obviously a very lost little boy. His apeing of Griffin's style, language etc. shows that there is a huge personal void he needs to fill with something. Its just a pity he fills it with racism, scapegoating, ignorance and facism.

Funny thing is he's probly an embarassment to the likes of Griffin, with his ungaurded racist/bigotted remarks on facebook AND youtube (I"I hate Muslims") and photos of taking drugs being leaked to the public.

He obviously has a lot of growing up to do.

IHTF


The Sheffield Tap

09.07.2010 17:09

" Tom Holmes Division Street has changed so much since last time I was there (must have been a good 3-4 years!). Frog & Parrot is well different. Still plays decent music at least. The Forum is rubbish now. Benjamin Huntsman has improved its ales slightly mind, and found my new favourite drinking hole in Sheffield. The Sheffield Tap @ the train station.
Yesterday at 05:22 "

Thanks Tom now we know where your "favourite drinking hole in Sheffield" is.

sheffieldlib


Spaceman

09.07.2010 17:11

Apparently Mr. Holmes likes to frequent "The Spaceman" on West Street. So now all anti-Fascists know where to keep their eyes peeled. I wonder what he buys from there to frequent it so much. Does the BNP have a druggy amongst its ranks?

sheffieldlib


Druggy in the BNP ranks, yep

09.07.2010 19:13

If the photos on comment number 32 of this Indymedia thread are anything to go by he certainly does like to indulge

 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2010/06/453149.html

IHTF


stop these articles!

12.07.2010 08:03

All of these articles are simply fuel to the fire - all he wants is attention, and now he gets it.

Krop