Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate

The Conservatives have selected Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist previously jailed for his crimes, to contest the Crewkerne South ward in Somerset in 2027. Kemi Badenoch defended the decision, stating Bonehill-Paine is contrite for his appalling actions. However, Jewish groups have demanded a U-turn and the Tories have offered these groups a meeting. The candidate is set to stand for the council seat in May, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his selection.