Ex-MP urges Tories to drop candidate jailed for campaign of antisemitic abuse against her
Summary
A former Member of Parliament has asked the Conservative Party leader to drop a candidate, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was jailed for antisemitic abuse. The Conservative Party defended his selection, saying he has changed and now works to fight extremism.Key Facts
- Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed for posting antisemitic material and harassing Luciana Berger, a Jewish politician.
- Berger criticized the Conservative Party for selecting him as a candidate for Somerset council.
- Conservative Minister Kemi Badenoch said Bonehill-Paine has shown regret and now helps train police on countering extremism.
- The Board of Deputies of British Jews and Labour Party members condemned the Conservative Party’s decision.
- Bonehill-Paine has past convictions including assaulting a police officer and causing a racial harassment case in 2016.
- He created the satirical Crewkerne Gazette series online and claims to work against extremism currently.
- Reform UK also faced criticism for their vetting process after evidence showed Bonehill-Paine applied to be their candidate.
- The controversy highlights concerns over candidate vetting and inclusion in British politics.
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