LET'S get one thing straight -- the votes gained by the British National Party at the recent election were gained legitimately.

The statement by BNP leader Nick Griffin (LET, July 2) is to be praised. His point about Asian victims versus white victims is perfectly true.

The response by Shahid Malik to this was deplorable. He should resign immediately from the Commission for Racial Equality. He has done the Asian cause untold harm with his comments and behaviour during the past two weeks.

Mr Malik should do what he is paid to do -- sorting out racial problems and not slagging off and blaming the BNP and the police for everything.

Name and address received.