‘He used to say things like “Hitler was right”’: Farage faces more allegations of racist behaviour at school

Laura Anne Jones, the only member of the Welsh Parliament from Reform UK, has been suspended for two weeks after using a racial slur in a WhatsApp group. The incident occurred during a discussion about the Chinese government's potential use of TikTok for espionage. This suspension follows the party's recent loss in the Caerphilly byelection, further damaging its reputation.

Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to urgently address serious allegations of racist behavior from his teenage years, which Farage has dismissed as mere hearsay. The Prime Minister's office described the claims as 'disturbing' following reports from former classmates, including notable figures, detailing troubling experiences with Farage at school.

Tom Pickup, a councillor for Reform UK, has been suspended for being part of a WhatsApp group where members allegedly called for 'mass Islam genocide'. Pickup confirmed his membership in the group, which was established by a right-wing activist. The incident raises concerns about extremist views within political circles.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces renewed allegations of racism and antisemitism stemming from his school days at Dulwich College. Peter Ettedgui, a Bafta-winning director and former classmate, recounted disturbing experiences with Farage, including comments that echoed Nazi sentiments. Farage has denied these allegations, but they have prompted calls for him to apologize from contemporaries in the film industry.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has announced plans to renegotiate the Brexit deal established by the Conservative government, aiming to strip EU citizens of their benefit rights. This proposal reflects a broader trend of tightening immigration policies in the UK, which has been a contentious issue since the Brexit referendum. Farage's stance indicates a shift towards more hardline positions on immigration and benefits, potentially impacting the rights of EU nationals living in the UK.

Shabana Mahmood, the Labour's new interior minister, announced plans to significantly reduce protections for refugees and eliminate automatic benefits for asylum seekers. Under the proposed reforms, refugees arriving in Britain by small boats may wait up to 20 years for permanent settlement and could face deportation if conditions in their home countries improve. Those with valuables will be required to cover their accommodation costs. These measures come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure from the rising anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

Labour's Shabana Mahmood is proposing radical new limits on asylum seekers' ability to gain settled status, following a trend of increasingly strict immigration policies in the UK. This comes after Nigel Farage's Reform UK suggested ending indefinite leave to remain, and the Conservatives discussed deporting individuals previously considered legally settled. The shift in policy reflects a broader movement towards more hardline stances on immigration, raising concerns about the implications for asylum seekers in the UK.

A council run by Reform UK has faced criticism for repainting road markings outside a school that has been closed since 2016. The decision has raised concerns about the effective use of public funds, as the school has not been operational for nine years. Critics argue that resources could be better allocated to support active educational institutions or community needs.