The Bunker – News without the nonsense “The most serious crisis Farage has faced” – Michael Crick on the racism allegations
Dec 10, 2025
Michael Crick, a veteran political journalist, delves into the recent allegations against Nigel Farage regarding racist and antisemitic bullying during his school days. Crick argues that Farage's angry denials are doing more damage than the allegations themselves. He discusses the impact of 29 witness accounts on Farage's credibility and questions whether past actions should define one’s adult character. The conversation also touches on the potential political fallout for Farage and how his past may haunt his current public persona.
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Rattled Response Amplifies Damage
- Nigel Farage's responses to the allegations are inconsistent and scattered, which suggests he is rattled.
- Michael Crick argues Farage's failure to show empathy amplifies the political damage from the allegations.
Specific Bullying Allegations At Dulwich
- Michael Crick recounts specific allegations, such as Farage telling a nine-year-old Yinka Bancoli to "go back to Africa."
- Crick highlights incidents like waiting outside Jewish prayers and mimicking gas chamber sounds as examples of bullying.
Volume Of Witnesses Strengthens Credibility
- Crick notes 29 witnesses or victims have come forward, making mass collusion unlikely.
- He believes a jury would likely find the teenage Farage guilty of racist bullying on this evidence.
