The far-right British National Party has hit back at claims it is carrying on the traditions of Hitler, and has vowed to increase support in Swansea.
The claims were made against the group by members of Swansea Unite Against Fascism following a BNP meeting in a Swansea pub last week.
Dr Phil Edwards, the BNP’s national press officer, said the descriptions were wildly inaccurate.
He said: “I don’t know how they can say this about us. There’s nothing at all in our literature to link us to Hitler.
“We are not fascists and we are not violent thugs.
“This anti-fascist group has made all these claims against us, but there is absolutely nothing to substantiate any of it.
“We are nationalists and we want to preserve our traditional culture and way of life.
“To say we are following in Hitler’s footsteps is just not right. We do not want to invade Poland or any other country.
“We do not want to see a huge increase in armaments.
“I do not mind groups like this opposing us, but coming out with inaccuracies is not right. They can fight us at elections, but should not be looking to ban us.”
The party is hoping to attract new members from the Swansea area despite a quiet turnout at last week’s meeting.
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