In reply to MG:
This is quite interesting.
http://www.hallamfm.co.uk/localnews/ukip-dismayed-by-policing-of-leaders-vi...
UKIP say they're 'dismayed' with the way South Yorkshire Police handled a visit by the party leader in Rotherham.
Nigel Farage cancelled a public appearance because of around fifty protestors.
He was in the town to launch the party's election campaign there and was due to cut a ribbon at their new shop on Wellgate.
A statement's been put on the party website:
"Police were made aware of the planned demonstration that we had identified...the police also made assurances that they would monitor the demonstration, promising that if the protesters moved towards the campaign shop from where they had assembled that they would inform us and stop them. They did neither.
"Whilst UKIP fully support the right for people to protest in a lawful manner we also believe that all people should be able to go about their lawful business freely."
We've put those points to South Yorkshire Police.
The force told Hallam:
"Police monitored and managed a small protest as part of a visit by Nigel Farage to the offices of UKIP in Rotherham today (Friday 6 February). At no time was there a risk to any person or property. No threats of violence or damage were made.
"Full liaison was made with Mr Farage's party and, with officers deployed at the scene, were reassured of this situation.
"No police advice was given at any stage to dissuade any activity."
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Post edited at 13:48