Nigel Farage’s former classmates have strongly refuted his denial of alleged racist comments from his school days. A group of 25 ex-pupils and a former teacher have united to express their “dismay and anger” at the Reform UK leader’s response to recent accusations.
Farage has been under mounting pressure to apologize following claims that he made racist and antisemitic remarks, including endorsing Hitler and mentioning Nazi gas chambers, during his time at Dulwich College. Despite repeated denials by Farage and suggestions from Reform UK that these allegations are politically motivated, the signatories of a letter emphasized the diverse professional backgrounds and political views within their group, stating their only commonality is witnessing or experiencing Farage’s discriminatory behavior.
They clarified that their decision to come forward was not influenced by Reform’s rise in popularity and pointed out previous instances of similar allegations dating back to 2013. The signatories highlighted the importance of accountability for those seeking public office, criticizing Farage for his refusal to acknowledge or apologize for his past actions.
Additionally, they countered Farage’s attempt to attribute his behavior to the cultural climate of the time, noting that his actions went beyond what was considered acceptable even in that era. Labour chairwoman Anna Turley condemned Farage’s evasion of accountability, calling for a full apology to those who have bravely spoken out against his past behavior.