Reform UK rally backs leader over race slurs

REFORM UK party faithful have leapt to the defence of leader Nigel Farage who is accused of historical racism and anti-Semitism.

- BY SOPHIE HUSKISSON Political Correspondent

They branded claims dating from Mr Farage’s school days at Dulwich College, South London, as “absolutely ridiculous” and part of a smear campaign.

Award-winning director and producer Peter Ettedgui, who was 13 at the time, told The Guardian Mr Farage would tell him “Hitler was right”, or “Gas them” before hissing to replicate the sound of the gas chambers.