Kemi Badenoch: Former neo-Nazi candidate would just be sorting out bins
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch addresses controversy surrounding Joshua Bonehill-Paine's candidacy for local council. Despite the candidate's documented history of antisemitic harassment targeting a Jewish Member of Parliament, Badenoch dismisses concerns by characterizing the position as a minor administrative role. The statement reignites debate about party vetting procedures and accountability standards for candidates seeking elected office.
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Kemi Badenoch: Former neo-Nazi candidate would just be sorting out bins
Tory leader defends allowing Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who carried out a campaign of antisemitic abuse against a Jewish MP, to stand as a councillor
