Nigel Farage is under scrutiny following allegations from former schoolmates accusing him of making racist and antisemitic remarks during his time at Dulwich College in south London.
According to Bafta- and Emmy-winning director and producer Peter Ettedgui, Farage allegedly made statements praising Hitler, joked about gas chambers, and discriminated against a student based on their skin color. Ettedgui, whose grandparents fled Nazi Germany, expressed shock at Farage’s behavior, claiming he also targeted other students with derogatory slurs.
Additional accounts from former classmates described Farage leading songs referencing gassing Jews, performing Nazi salutes, and making offensive remarks during school activities. One student recalled Farage referring to a bus filled with smoke as a “gas chamber” and singing inappropriate songs about gas chambers.
A Reform UK spokesperson denied all allegations, attributing them to a smear campaign against Farage and the party. In response to the accusations, politicians such as Anna Turley and Josh Babarinde have called for Farage to address the claims and apologize if found true. Meanwhile, Hope not Hate’s Georgina Laming criticized Farage for his history of expressing intolerant views.
Earlier allegations linking Farage to Hitler Youth activities were also mentioned, although no concrete evidence has been presented to support these claims. The Reform UK party dismissed the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, emphasizing their strong position in opinion polls and dismissing the accusations as attempts to discredit the party.
As the controversy unfolds, demands for accountability and transparency from Farage continue to grow, with calls for public figures to uphold values of decency, tolerance, and unity in British politics.
