Former Neo-Nazi Activist Selected as Tory Candidate for Somerset Council
A former neo-Nazi activist has been selected as a Conservative Party candidate for a council election in Somerset, drawing attention to his past affiliations. This selection has sparked discussion regarding his political journey and suitability for public office.
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Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine, creator of satirical Crewkerne Gazette, has convictions including harassment of a Jewish MP A former neo-Nazi activist with convictions including the harassment of a Jewish MP has been selected as a Conservative candidate for a local election in Somerset. Joshua Bonehill-Paine, the creator of the viral Crewkerne Gazette series of AI clips, is due to stand for election to Somerset council next year in a new Crewkerne South district. He told the Guardian he was an executi...
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