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Kemi Badenoch: While I am sad that Joshua feels he won't be given the space to explain his position and represent his community, I am…

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
While I am sad that Joshua feels he won't be given the space to explain his position and represent his community, I am glad he is going to work with me and the party on tackling radicalisation.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party
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bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on Joshua Bonehill-Paine's withdrawal as a candidate.

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