AT LEAST 220 residents in south Essex are registered members of the BNP, according to leaked figures from the right-wing party.

The names, addresses and contact details of the residents are on a list of 12,000 party followers which was posted on the internet by a disillusioned ex-member.

Basildon had the highest number of members, with 40 registered on the leaked list, dating from 2007.

Another 29 members are listed at addresses in Grays, while 23 and 22 are listed in Southend and Billericay respectively.

There were also 18 in Canvey, 14 in Leigh and five in Rochford.