John Bangs, head of education, NUT
Being a racist or a fascist is incompatible with the commitments needed to be a teacher. A teacher needs to be able to deal with children free of prejudice of any kind. It is a statutory duty for schools to promote community cohesion, the wellbeing of young people and to have an anti-bullying policy. This can only be achieved by promoting equality for everyone. Being a racist is incompatible with those aims.
Simon Richards, director, The Freedom Association
As much as I disagree with the policies of the BNP, I think that it is perfectly possible for them to carry on working with children and leave their politics at home. It sets a very dangerous precedent if we say a person who belongs to a particular political party cannot do a certain job. Where does it end? Will it apply to any political party that is not part of the establishment? I am 100 per cent opposed to sacking someone because they are a member of a political party.
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