Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, vehemently denied accusations of racism from his former private school. Farage dismissed the claims as false and attributed them to a supposed establishment conspiracy targeting him. These allegations surfaced recently, nearly five decades after his time at Dulwich College in south London.
Former schoolmates alleged that Farage made pro-Hitler remarks, referenced gas chambers in a joking manner, and discriminated based on skin color. Award-winning director Peter Ettedgui recounted instances where Farage supposedly expressed support for Hitler and made inappropriate remarks. Another ex-pupil claimed Farage taught songs with anti-Semitic content during their time in a youth organization.
In response to these accusations, Farage refuted the claims, emphasizing that he did not make such statements as a teenager. He pointed out the timing of the allegations coinciding with his party’s rise in popularity. Farage asserted his track record of combatting extremism and far-right ideologies throughout his career.
Reform UK issued a statement dismissing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. The party denounced the lack of evidence and suggested a smear campaign to undermine their success in opinion polls. As the controversy unfolds, Farage maintains his innocence and challenges the credibility of the accusations from decades ago.