Former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine to run as UK Tory candidate
Man previously jailed over Neo-Nazi activism says he will stand in upcoming council elections as a UK Conservative candidate
Assessment
A jailed former neo-Nazi seeking local office under the Conservative banner tests the party's internal vetting procedures and public image. The council election bid forces the Tory leadership to address how such a candidacy was permitted, risking voter trust and party coherence in a contest where reputational costs are high.