Why has Kemi Badenoch given a former neo-Nazi an advisory role? – The Latest

为什么凯米·巴登och给一位前新纳粹分子提供了一个顾问角色?——最新动态

Today in Focus

2026-08-06

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Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist, has been offered a role as an adviser to the Conservative party by Kemi Badenoch after he withdrew as a Tory candidate for next year’s local elections. The role will reportedly be focused on how young men become radicalised. Bonehill-Paine was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP and has previously described himself as a ‘nationalist, fascist, theorist and supporter of white rights’. He says he has carried out counter-extremism work since he was released from prison. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian political correspondent Ben Quinn – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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