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

Kemi Badenoch has reportedly offered Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist, an advisory role within the Conservative party. This comes after Bonehill-Paine withdrew his candidacy for next year's local elections. The advisory position is understood to focus on the radicalization of young men. Bonehill-Paine has a past conviction for harassing a Jewish MP and has previously identified as a "nationalist, fascist, theorist and supporter of white rights." He claims to have engaged in counter-extremism work since his release from prison.