Labour's confected fury over the Tories hiring a reformed racist is sheer hypocrisy: DAN HODGES

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The Conservative Party has faced criticism in the past for its handling of allegations of racism and extremism within its ranks, with some accusing the party of not doing enough to root out such behaviour. The decision to approve a former extremist as a candidate may be seen as a test of the party's commitment to addressing these concerns. This controversy also comes at a time when political parties are under increasing scrutiny over their vetting processes for candidates.

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Labour's confected fury over the Tories hiring a reformed racist is sheer hypocrisy: DAN HODGES

Joshua Bonehill-Paine is a former Nazi. So it's not surprising Kemi Badenoch's decision to approve his selection as a Conservative Party candidate has created a wave of protest.