Nigel Farage has been urged to issue an apology by the Prime Minister in light of racism allegations from his time at a prestigious private school. The leader of Reform UK has refuted the accusations, which date back 49 years, asserting that he would never racially offend others in a hurtful manner.
Former schoolmates from Dulwich College in south London have come forward claiming that Farage made pro-Hitler remarks, joked about gas chambers, and punished individuals based on their skin color. Keir Starmer, calling on Farage to apologize, accused him of trying to evade responsibility for past actions.
Starmer’s remarks were prompted by a query from North Durham MP Luke Akehurst regarding Reform’s decision to cut support in Durham County Council, impacting working families financially. The Prime Minister criticized Reform for the consequences of their policies and questioned Farage’s explanation for the controversial incidents from his past.
In a recent interview with the Guardian, Peter Ettedgui alleged that Farage endorsed Hitler and made disturbing comments about gas chambers during their time at school. Other former classmates recounted instances of singing inappropriate songs and performing Nazi salutes under Farage’s influence. Despite the denials from a Reform UK spokesperson, these accounts have sparked a debate over Farage’s conduct during his school years.
During a recent ITV interview, Farage denied racially abusing his peers in school, emphasizing the passage of time since the alleged incidents. He stated that he would never intentionally harm or insult individuals based on their background.
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