BNP 'fraction of candidates standing in this years elections'

The BNP are standing a fraction of candidates in this years local election compared with usual; Leeds - 2 candidates. Down from over 30 last yearSunderland - 0 candidates. Down from 27 candidates in 2007 Kirklees - 4 candidates. Down from 20 last year.Oldham - 0 candidates.Newcastle - 9 candidates. Down from 22 or 23 last yearSandwell - 2 candidates. Down from 24 last yearBroxbourne - 0