Nigel Farage’s former schoolmates have strongly refuted his denial of making racist remarks during his school days. A group of 25 ex-classmates and a former teacher have united to express their “dismay and anger” at the response of the Reform UK leader to recent allegations.
Allegations against Mr. Farage include racist and antisemitic comments made during his time at Dulwich College, where he reportedly endorsed Hitler and referenced Nazi gas chambers. Despite mounting pressure for an apology, Mr. Farage has consistently rejected the accusations, attributing them to a smear campaign by Reform UK opponents.
In a joint letter, the 26 signatories emphasized the non-political nature of their claims, highlighting their diverse professional backgrounds and political beliefs. They asserted that their decision to come forward was solely based on their direct experiences or observations of Mr. Farage’s discriminatory behavior.
The signatories also debunked the notion that they only surfaced due to Reform’s recent rise in popularity, pointing to previous reports dating back to 2013 detailing similar allegations. They underlined the importance of political figures taking responsibility for their past actions and criticized Mr. Farage for his refusal to acknowledge or apologize for his behavior.
Contrary to Mr. Farage’s attempts to downplay the incidents as common banter of the time, the signatories emphasized the severity of his actions, noting that his behavior went beyond the norms of the era, including making derogatory remarks targeted at specific ethnic and religious groups.
Labour chairwoman Anna Turley condemned Mr. Farage’s evasive responses and urged him to issue a full apology to those who had come forward with their testimonies. She criticized his lack of transparency and accountability, suggesting that his conduct disqualified him from holding high office.