Jewish Leaders Reject Antisemitic Troll's Political Bid | Glasgow News

Jewish leaders refuse to meet with former antisemitic troll Joshua Bonehill-Paine, now a Conservative council candidate, citing his history of hate speech and Holocaust mockery — including jail time for harassing Jewish peers and promoting neo-Nazi rallies. While Bonehill-Paine claims he’s apologized and seeks to combat anti-Jewish hatred, Jewish groups say his past crimes disqualify him from political office. Critics, including Baroness Luciana Berger and the Board of Deputies’ VP, slam the decision as unacceptable, while Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch defends him as rehabilitated — though she notes he’s running locally, not for Parliament. Meanwhile, some like Green Party leader Zack Polanski support second chances, while Liberal Democrat Daisy Cooper calls the selection “absolutely outrageous.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5871db142aab189