BURY South MP Ivan Lewis has welcomed the jailing of a man who published a "vile and evil" hate magazine.

Mr Lewis has signalled his strong support for Judge Bathurst-Norman's decision to imprison Mark Atkinson.

His magazine, "Stormer", preached violence and death towards "Jews, blacks and left wingers" as well as providing detailed instructions on making car bombs.

Mr Lewis said: "I believe that imposing the 21 month jail sentence sends a strong and clear message to those who engage in such revolting activity that it will not be tolerated.

"The court should show no mercy to those who exhort such vile outpourings of hatred and violence which are intended solely to stir up racial hated."

He went on: "In a civilised society, people should not have to live in fear of intimidation and violence from barbaric groups based on their religion, creed or colour. These actions should incur the maximum penalties."

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