Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi, has stepped down as a Conservative candidate for a council election following backlash over his past convictions for antisemitism. He will now serve as an adviser on extremism for the Conservative Party, focusing on preventing radicalization among young men. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch expressed support for his new role, emphasizing the need for voices from those who have changed.
The decision to select Bonehill-Paine initially sparked significant criticism, particularly from Jewish groups and political opponents, raising concerns about the implications for the Conservative Party's image and its approach to extremism and antisemitism in the UK.