Kemi Badenoch has offered a former neo-Nazi activist an advisory role within the Conservative party, according to reports. Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who withdrew as a Tory candidate for next year's local elections, will reportedly advise on how young men become radicalised.
Background of the adviser
Bonehill-Paine was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP and has previously described himself as a 'nationalist, fascist, theorist and supporter of white rights'. He claims to have carried out counter-extremism work since his release from prison.
Role and reaction
The role is said to focus on the radicalisation of young men. The news was discussed by Lucy Hough with Guardian political correspondent Ben Quinn.
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