Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory local election candidate after backlash
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
A former far-right activist has stepped back from his Conservative Party local election candidacy following significant public opposition. The candidate was subsequently offered an alternative position within the party's Culture and Integration Commission, tasked with researching radicalization pathways among young males. This appointment reflects ongoing controversy surrounding the party's vetting procedures and acceptance of reformed extremist figures in advisory capacities.
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Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory local election candidate after backlash
Joshua Bonehill-Paine said Kemi Badenoch had offered him an alternative role as ‘an adviser to the Conservative Party’s Culture and Integration Commission, specifically focusing on how young men become radicalised’
