The BNP were here

Last night the family and I went to polling station where we were surprised to discover a BNP candiate on the ballot paper and then it turns out I knew a relative of the candidate. I don't recall seeing any leaflets through the letter box or posters up in the villages hereabouts so had no advance warning there would be more than the usual three main parties to select from. I wonder if it is due to the recent (slight) increase in immigrants round here or simply part of a national trend. While it's nice to see choice and variety in democracy it's unsettling to see the BNP here, even if they don't succed in getting a seat on the council. There's no other party I'd especially like to see on the ballot but more choice is more than welcome.