Farage turns on broadcasters over racism allegations as number of claims hits 28

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Daniel Boffey, Henry Dyer and Rowena MasonDecember 4, 2025 at 09:22 PM

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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform party, is facing increasing scrutiny over alleged racist and antisemitic behavior during his teenage years. The number of former school contemporaries reporting such incidents to The Guardian has reached 28. Farage responded to the allegations at a press conference in London, criticizing broadcasters for their coverage and suggesting a boycott of the BBC. He also referenced comedian Bernard Manning, known for controversial material. The allegations include claims of Farage making racist and antisemitic remarks, with some former classmates corroborating specific incidents. Farage's deputy leader has dismissed the claims as lies, while others are urging Farage to acknowledge and apologize for his past behavior.

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