A FRUSTRATION with the current Government and lack of financial support has led a Worcester woman and her son to stand for the British National Party in the city next year.

After canvassing with BNP candidate Martin Roberts, Carole Roberts and her son Paul - no relation to Mr Roberts - are aiming to stand for Worcester City Council in the 2004 elections.

The mother and son, from Guildford Close, Ronkswood, say the public's perception of the BNP is wrong.

"If people listened to the BNP they would find there's more to it than they think," said Mrs Roberts, who has turned her back on Labour after 30 years of voting.

"They're not as bad as people think. They're not racist and they're nothing to do with the National Front.

"I went canvassing with Martin and you would be surprised at how many people in Ronkswood are willing to vote for the BNP.

"I would have voted for him myself but we live in a different ward."

Mrs Roberts says she has grown frustrated at how the Government supports British citizens compared to asylum seekers and other immigrants.

"My husband had to finish work three years ago because of his health and it's been a hell of a job to live," said Mrs Roberts, who is 54.

"We're living on a pittance and asylum seekers are getting everything given to them. We're just getting poorer and poorer.

"We're sick of everyone getting their own way and now it's our turn to have our say."

Mrs Roberts' unemployed son Paul, who is 28, is also hoping to gain a seat next year.

"He's dyslexic and has tried his hardest to get a job," said Mrs Roberts.

"He's brainy in other ways but can't seem to get anything. We're so sick of everything and we're wanting to give the BNP a chance. We've never done anything like this before."

Martin Roberts, who failed to win a seat on Worcester City Council earlier this month, has vowed to stand again next year.

"We did much better than we expected in Holy Trinity - it was a fantastic result for us," he said.