The News Agents Was Nigel Farage a racist schoolboy?
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Nov 20, 2025 
Michael Crick, a seasoned broadcaster and biographer of Nigel Farage, dives into the controversial allegations surrounding Farage's school days. He reveals the impactful testimonies of former classmates and teachers about Farage's alleged anti-Semitic behavior. Crick draws a stark comparison between Farage's past and present denials, questioning whether political ambitions shape his views today. The conversation challenges the notion of 'schoolboy banter' and considers the long-lasting impact of childhood actions on adult responsibilities.
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Old Allegations Reopened
- The Guardian's recent report revisits allegations that Nigel Farage made anti-Semitic remarks at Dulwich College as a teenager.
- Hosts ask whether those schoolboy behaviours predict his present politics and public acceptability.
The Teacher's Five‑Page Letter
- Michael Crick recounts finding a teacher's five-page letter accusing Farage of being 'utterly unsuitable' as a prefect.
- He filmed the letter and confronted Farage, who gave an equivocal reply on camera in 2013.
Then Vs Now: Changing Responses
- In 2013 Farage gave a softer, more equivocal response admitting he might have 'wound some of them up'.
- Michael Crick contrasts that with Farage's much firmer denial in the current coverage.
