FORMER NEO-NAZI PULLS OUT OF LOCAL RACE IN UK, TAPPED AS ANTI-RADICALIZATION ADVISER

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a 33-year-old former neo-Nazi, has withdrawn from a local UK race and been appointed as an anti-radicalization adviser, a move that has sparked controversy. According to The Times of Israel, Bonehill-Paine has a history of antisemitic harassment, including against former Labour MP Luciana Berger. This appointment has been met with criticism from Berger, who called it an 'insult'.

Bonehill-Paine served years in prison for his antisemitic harassment and has now been tapped for his expertise in counter-extremism, despite his past. The Home Office has disputed his claim of having government certification for counter-extremism work, as reported by The Independent. Jewish groups, however, have welcomed his withdrawal from the local race, according to The Times of Israel.

The appointment of a former neo-Nazi as an anti-radicalization adviser raises questions about the UK's approach to counter-extremism and the potential for rehabilitation of individuals with a history of hate speech. The context of this story is significant, given the ongoing concerns about antisemitism and extremism in the UK.

• Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi, has withdrawn from a local UK race
• He has been appointed as an anti-radicalization adviser, sparking controversy
• His appointment has been disputed by former Labour MP Luciana Berger and the Home Office

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