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The Guardian
Ex-MP urges Tories to exclude jailed candidate
A former MP has criticized the Conservative Party's selection of Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a candidate for Somerset council, citing his past convictions for antisemitic abuse, racism, and misogyny. Despite Bonehill-Paine’s rehabilitation efforts and work training police on extremism, opposition figures and Jewish groups have called for the candidate to be disqualified, highlighting concerns over vetting processes. The controversy underscores ongoing debates over second chances and the party's approach to selecting candidates with extremist backgrounds.
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