Starmer calls on Farage to apologise to his alleged victims of racial abuse at school

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has denied allegations of racism stemming from his school days at Dulwich College, where approximately 20 former classmates have accused him of exhibiting racist and antisemitic behavior. During a recent press conference, Farage suggested that these allegations are politically motivated, asserting that they are a response to his political stance.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has introduced a budget that raises taxes to manage debt and support public services, while also downgrading growth forecasts for the coming years. This budget aims to address pressing issues such as National Health Service (NHS) waiting times and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

In the UK, Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist party Reform UK, is gaining significant support in the polls as he positions himself as a potential candidate for prime minister. His campaign has focused heavily on immigration, blaming it for various national issues, including the rising cost of living and long hospital waiting times. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali and Claire Paccalin explored the impact of Farage's message on British voters.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a budget aimed at addressing the UK's cost of living crisis, a pivotal moment for the Labour government led by Keir Starmer. The budget, scheduled for November 26, is expected to include significant tax increases to cover a £20 billion spending gap and to stabilize the economy amidst lower growth forecasts.

Peter Ettedgui, a former classmate of Nigel Farage, has publicly accused him of antisemitic abuse during their teenage years at Dulwich College, claiming that Farage's denials of such behavior are dishonest. This revelation comes amid a wave of similar allegations from around 20 former classmates who have described Farage's conduct as racist and deeply offensive.

Three former pupils from Dulwich College have come forward to reject Nigel Farage's claims that alleged racist taunts during their school years were merely 'banter.' They describe the behavior as targeted and persistent, contradicting Farage's assertions of innocence regarding his past actions.

During a visit to Welland Academy in Peterborough, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced backlash after appearing to encourage students to chant 'six seven,' a phrase that has become a source of frustration for parents and teachers. Starmer later apologized, stating, 'I didn’t start it,' acknowledging the uproar it caused among the school community.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faced intense scrutiny during a BBC interview where he was challenged over allegations of racism stemming from his school days at Dulwich College. Farage denied engaging in any 'direct, personal' abuse, despite accusations from approximately 20 former classmates who claim he exhibited racist and antisemitic behavior during his teenage years.