Talk:Nick Griffin

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Since he was expelled by the BNP is he still President For Life?213.205.251.95 (talk) 23:19, 9 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry if I'm violating protocol, but I don't know where to put this. Griffin is quoted in the article as saying: "a lot of people find the sight of two grown men kissing in public really creepy. I understand that homosexuals don't understand that but that's how a lot of us [Christians] feel." when what he actually said according to the linked source was: "a lot of people find the sight of two grown men kissing in public really creepy. I understand that homosexuals don't understand that but that's how a lot of us feel, Christians feel that way, Muslims, all sorts of people." I do not think the quotation as given in the article accurately represents this statement. Signed previous comment by129.21.66.206 (talk) 23:57, 5 May 2019‎ (UTC)[reply]

I put that in and have edited it out, thanks for pointing out the inaccuracy.--Phil of rel (talk) 19:08, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 2 October 2018

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Nick Griffin and his wife no longer live in Llanerfyl, Powys, Wales but moved to a house in Shropshire, England in 2018. This reference should be changed on the information panel on the top right, along with the reference under Personal Life.

Information panel: "Residence - Llanerfyl, Powys, Wales", should be changed to, "Residence - Shropshire, England"

Personal Life: "Griffin lives with his family in a farmhouse in Llanerfyl, near Welshpool, in Wales.", should be changed to, "Griffin lives with his family in Shropshire, England."

Uncleben2018 (talk) 20:26, 2 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks! Uncleben2018 (talk) 20:21, 2 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. cymru.lass (talk • contribs) 23:06, 2 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

He has got a bit of coverage in the Shropshire Star, but I cannot find anything that established he lives there, though I did find a referencing to him wanting to move the Hungary.Slatersteven (talk) 13:59, 6 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Place of residence is out of date

Article states "Griffin lives with his family in a farmhouse in Llanerfyl, near Welshpool, in Wales."

I live in the property next door and griffin sold the farmhouse about two years ago and no longer lives there.

--Bert Devonshire (talk) 21:39, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Prefixed this statement with "As of 2009 ..." to suggest it's dated. --h2g2bob (talk) 21:54, 21 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

This is the record of the sale on nethouseprices.com. The name of the property is Y Gribbin, not "Cribbin".

--Bert Devonshire (talk) 08:56, 22 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request: Place of Residence has been incorrectly changed.

Other users have insisted that Nick Griffin has relocated to the English County of Shropshire. This is incorrect and seemingly stems from an error in post codes given that Welshpool, whilst in Wales, uses a SY (Shresbury) postcode. In this Powys Chronicle article from 2020 Griffin is referred to as a Mid Wales resident: https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/18517799.mid-wales-based-ex-bnp-leader-griffin-clive-campaign/ Whilst these two places are close, the disambiguation is important as it will affect Griffin's various rights and standing as an individual which is crucial context for readers. Silverwood93 (talk) 23:44, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Its 4 years old. Slatersteven (talk) 11:13, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes but still the most recent info on his place of residence, unless there is anything more recent. Silverwood93 (talk) 12:01, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Semi-protected edit request on 2 October 2018

Place of residence is out of date

Semi-protected edit request: Place of Residence has been incorrectly changed.