UK Independence Party - Sheffield

Scuka case shows that the UK can no longer protect its citizens

2012-01-29 11:46:22

The case of Kajus Scuka, convicted this week and jailed for life at Sheffield Crown Court for a string of sex attacks on women, demonstrates just how bad the so-called ‘free movement of peoples’ within the European Union has been for the country.

The Czech came to the UK after being released from prison for killing his wife after she caught him cheating on her. But amazingly, UK police knew nothing at all about his previous convictions. In the Daily Express, Det. Sgt. Ian Harding of South Yorkshire Police said “It is a concern that people of this nature move freely about the EU without any restriction”.

UKIP Sheffield Branch Chairman Jonathan Arnott said:

“The safety of our citizens should be the paramount concern of society. It seems that whilst our government is interfering more and more in people’s daily lives, it is neglecting its most basic functions. Of course, people move between countries but it should be up the UK (and every other country) to decide who should be allowed to visit and settle. Sadly, as members of the European Union we have lost this most basic of rights.”

Duchess of York case proves UKIP right

2012-01-16 09:57:00

UKIP Sheffield has responded to claims that the Turkish government will seek the extradition of the Duchess of York on 'privacy' charges after she uncovered poor treatment of Turkish orphans for a documentary.

The offence is not a crime under UK law so the Home Office have no legal grounds to extradite - but the situation would be far different if Turkey were in the European Union.

UKIP Sheffield Chairman Jonathan Arnott said:

"The reason that we have a say about extradition is that Turkey is not a member of the EU. If it were an EU country, we would have no choice but to extradite her because a European Arrest Warrant could be issued. The European Arrest Warrant has caused many innocent people to be sent abroad to face trial - with our own courts powerless to stop it."

UKIP Sheffield lobbied Parliament on EU vote

2011-10-25 06:14:21

25-10-11

UKIP Sheffield members travelled to London and took part in the mass lobby of Parliament yesterday before the vote on whether Britain should be allowed an EU referendum.

Speaking on BBC Radio Sheffield yesterday morning, UKIP General Secretary Jonathan Arnott asked whether the Lib Dems would be sticking to their promise at the General Election:

"Let's see what the Lib Dems do. Because at the General Election - and it was on their website until Wednesday - they said that the Liberal Democrats believe we should have a real vote on Europe, whether we should be in or out. We all know what they did with their promise on tuition fees; let's see whether they stick to their promise and say that they want to have a real vote on Europe."

Despite this, just ONE Lib Dem MP supported the motion - proving that their word, yet again, cannot be trusted. 81 Conservative and 19 Labour MPs also voted for a referendum, but sadly none of these were local Sheffield MPs.

UKIP's Jonathan Arnott said "Local people in Sheffield have been betrayed yet again by their politicians. Every single opinion poll shows that a large majority of peopl

Nigel Farage speaks out on riots

2011-08-08 18:38:00

The ongoing riots and looting have prompted UKIP Leader Nigel Farage to urge a recall of Parliament and immediate implementation of a zero tolerance policing policy in a bid to curb the unrest.

"We are witnessing a complete breakdown of law and order in parts of London and the West Midlands. Police strategy and management has been slow, weak and reactive since Saturday night," Mr Farage said.

"A lack of law and order has resulted in what can only be described as thugs controlling the streets. They seem to think that they can get literally get away with daylight robbery.

"With a vacuum of political leadership, both at the Met and in the Government, a bad situation has been allowed to spiral out of control. Hundreds of hardworking people have seen their homes and property damaged or destroyed. Many are wondering who is going to protect them.

"The police on the street are doing their best, but it is clear that resources are tight and their hands are tied. We think the time has come for zero tolerance policing, with logistical support from the Military, in order to regain control of the streets and restore law and order.

"We also believe that parliament should be recalled immediately in order to properly address this situation. So far the British people have been let down by the political elite of this country. The time has come for hard and fast decisive action so the majority of British people can once again feel same in their homes and on the streets."

UKIP Sheffield blasts Council waste

2011-08-05 06:24:13

UKIP Sheffield Chairman Jonathan Arnott has reacted angrily to news that Sheffield City Council has re-employed at least 26 former members of staff who had received voluntary redundancy packages.

Jonathan said "It's astonishing that Sheffield City Council has wasted so much taxpayers' money on this. We need clear systems for avoiding this kind of waste - the cost to taxpayers is unknown, but could potentially run into six figures. If the Council was planning to re-employ staff, it could have redeployed them rather than offer them expensive redundancy packages."

UKIP Sheffield believes that our Council should be held to account and that taxpayers' money should be treated with respect.