Dulwich College Responds to Allegations Against Nigel Farage
Dulwich College has described allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments during the 1970s as profoundly distressing and stated that such behaviour is wholly incompatible with the school's current values. The allegations, contained in a letter from former pupil Jean-Pierre Lihou, who is 61, claim that Farage sang antisemitic songs to Jewish schoolmates and had an issue with anyone named Patel.
Current Master Robert Milne emphasized that the described behaviour does not align with the culture at Dulwich College today. The school has refrained from making extensive public statements to protect its reputation but reaffirmed that safeguarding and upholding its values remains paramount.
Farage has denied directly racially abusing anyone and suggested there is a strong political element to these allegations, which have arisen decades later. He expressed surprise at the comments and mentioned that he has not met or spoken to the current master but can share messages from fellow pupils contradicting the claims.
Reform UK, the party with which Farage is associated, described the allegations as a witch hunt. Deputy leader Richard Tice called the former pupils who made the claims liars and accused the left-wing media and Labour of weaponising old smears.
Sky News has contacted Dulwich College for comment.
