A plan by a secret Nazi organization, many of the members former high-ranking SS officers, to celebrate Hitler’s birthday in Britain has been uncovered by a British MP. Paul Rose, the MP, is now urging the Home Secretary to prevent Nazi sympathizers from entering Britain to attend a reunion of “Column 88.” Rose added that Scotland Yard’s special branch (Political Police) had intercepted an invitation letter in which it was stated that full military uniform will be worn.
The letter, which added that arrangements would be made to take them to Warninglid, a picturesque village near Brighton, ended with “Heil Hitler.” Rose, who has presented a motion in the House of Commons, added that other extreme right-wing organizations have taken part in similar demonstrations. “These organizations do not present any threat to our way of life, but they must be carefully watched,” he added.
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