It's a fright Christmas

Nigel Farage is stuck in a horror story and has no one to blame but himself

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While many across the country will be heading to see family for a well-earned Christmas break, Nigel Farage appears to be stuck in a festive horror story of his own making. Shocking allegations about Farage’s behaviour at his old private school, Dulwich College, refuse to go away.

Former pupils have accused him of making appalling anti-Semitic and other racist comments, including saying “Hitler was right” and joking about Nazi gas chambers. Farage has given about five different explanations as to what happened — but he can't seem to admit whether he did racially abuse people.

And just this week, 25 former students and one ex-teacher publicly have expressed their “dismay and rage” at Farage’s response rejecting his suggestion that the allegations were politically motivated. He cannot just dismiss so many people who have bravely come forward.

It's an all-too familiar routine from Farage. Deny, deflect, and hope the problem goes away.