The England First Party (EFP) is a minor political party operating in England. They were formed in 2004 by Mark Cotterill who had been the founder and Chairman of American Friends of the British National Party. However he began to disagree with the BNP politically and so formed the EFP.
The EFP differs from the BNP in its analysis of the United Kingdom. It criticises British Nationalism and supports English Nationalism instead, however many members of the EFP are former BNP members, like their chairman, Cotterill.
Many critics of the EFP have identified them as a far-right party, many saying they are to the right of even the BNP. The BNP has in fact proscribed them as an organisation.
The EFP campaign against the creation of regional assemblies across England, currently supported by the UK's Labour government. They also campaign on issues such as opposing immigration; and opposing the UK's continued membership of the European Union.
In their first electoral test, a local government by-election for the Haysham South ward in Lancaster the EFP polled fairly well, coming in third place with 14% of the votes cast, behind the winners, the Tories and Labour.
This party should not be confused with the England First group that seeks to continue the work of the International Third Position and the Political Soldier movement.
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Last updated: 10-29-2005 02:13:46
