Overview
- At least 28 former Dulwich College pupils have now alleged racist and antisemitic bullying by Nigel Farage, with fresh accounts describing taunts such as “Hitler was right,” “to the gas chambers,” and a bus nicknamed the “Belsen Bus.”
- Former pupils say Farage’s behavior caused lasting harm and report that his recent responses have prompted more witnesses to speak publicly.
- Farage denies the claims, says he would never racially abuse someone in a hurtful way, and has cited a supportive letter from a former classmate who framed the remarks as banter.
- Reform UK has attacked the coverage as a witch hunt, with party lawyers previously calling some reports wholly inaccurate and deputy leader Richard Tice labeling them made-up twaddle.
- New Opinium polling reported by The Observer shows awareness of the row rising from 60% to 66% and finds 55% of respondents consider Farage racist, while a separate Public First exercise found limited cut-through in one Reform-leaning town.