Hi John,

Have you ever wondered why we’re called HOPE not hate?

Ahead of the 2004 European Elections, we undertook research into why people were
voting for the British National Party. The BNP was gaining support in white
working class communities, initially in the North West and Yorkshire, and
traditional anti-fascist and anti-racist campaigning against them seemed to be
ineffective.

While there was obviously some racist and anti-immigrant sentiment motivating
BNP voters, these were not the only drivers and were also often symptoms of a wider anger and disillusionment.

Our research also showed that the BNP vote was overwhelmingly male, and that many women were put off by the BNP’s aggression and feared the trouble they
could bring to their local communities. However, many of these same women were
turned off by traditional anti-fascist tactics and slogans, believing they too were aggressive and divisive. These women
wanted to support something positive rather than just being “anti” something.

The name ‘HOPE not hate’ was born . It encapsulated our positive message and offered our hopefulness over the
BNP’s hatred.

For us to continue to grow and make progress against hate, we need as many
people as possible to join us. One way to do this is to share the reasons why we’re involved , and why the ‘HOPE not hate’ message matters to us.

Will you share your reasons for supporting HOPE not hate to encourage others to
join us?
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I'll share my reasons
[[link removed]]Our research in 2004 was the first proper analysis of the BNP voter ever carried
out and it has shaped our approach ever since. Operating under the HOPE not hate slogan, we have pioneered a new approach to
anti-fascist campaigning. We treat all voters - including BNP voters - with
respect. We understand that many have real or perceived grievances that need
addressing.

Since then we’ve built a HOPE not hate community of tens of thousands people.
We’ve done this together - our work simply would not be possible without your support.

Those spreading hate never rest, and neither can we. That’s why we need as many
people as possible to get involved , across the country, from all walks of life.

Have you got a moment to tell us why you support HOPE not hate?
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I'll share my reasons
[[link removed]]Thank you for everything you do,

The whole HOPE not hate team


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