By Matt Chorley, Mailonline Political Editor PUBLISHED: 06:56 EST, 3 January 2014 | UPDATED: 22:52 EST, 3 January 2014 The British National Party has laughed off its leader Nick Griffin being declared bankrupt, joking its better than being a millionaire in a coma like Michael Shumacher. The tasteless remark about the Formula 1 star came as fans held a silent vigil outside the hospital where he is being treated for a head injury suffered in a skiing accident on Sunday. But Mr Griffin brushed aside the idea that his financial problems would end his political career and revealed he is writing a booklet on dealing with debts.
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Tasteless joke made as fans held a vigil for driver outside hospital
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Griffin earns £76,000 salary as an MEP plus generous Brussels allowances
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Owes £120,000 to solicitors hired to fight European Commission, court told
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Insists it will not stop him standing in European elections in May
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