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Former Students Demand Apology from Farage for Racism

12/17/2025

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Story summary

Twenty-six former students of Dulwich College demanded an apology from Nigel Farage for alleged racist and antisemitic behavior from 1975 to 1982.
They describe a pattern of abuse, including derogatory remarks toward Jewish, Black, and Asian students.
They urge Farage to acknowledge past actions and renounce extremist views, saying memories are consistent and vivid.

History

Historical Context

The rise of the National Front in the UK during 1981 marked a troubling increase in racial tensions, with the Commission for Racial Equality reporting a 50% rise in racially motivated incidents. This period laid the groundwork for ongoing societal issues of intolerance, exemplified by allegations against Nigel Farage, whose controversial remarks reflect a legacy of racism and antisemitism that has persisted in British discourse.

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Story summary

Twenty-six former students of Dulwich College demanded an apology from Nigel Farage for alleged racist and antisemitic behavior from 1975 to 1982.
They describe a pattern of abuse, including derogatory remarks toward Jewish, Black, and Asian students.
They urge Farage to acknowledge past actions and renounce extremist views, saying memories are consistent and vivid.

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