Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject 'banter' claims

I dont think its unfair to call out farages past behaviour... hes been vocal about his views on immigration and thats had some pretty serious consequences for people like Ettedgui, who actually faced abuse because of it . The fact that he's downplaying the severity of what happened is pretty dodgy imo . I mean, if hes claiming its just "banter" then why did other ppl come forward to corroborate? Sounds like a classic case of someone trying to save face

can't believe these guys are even trying to downplay the 'banter' allegations nigel farage's excuse is getting old - if he was really just debating immigration, why did he have to use racial slurs and jokes about hitler? it's not like you can just "not be around when the bad words are said" if you're going to claim it was all just a big misunderstanding

and btw, who needs proof or testimony from 20+ people when farage just says it wasn't that bad? the guy's got some serious nerve trying to spin this and make everyone else look like they're the problem at least now we know he's not as "genuine" as he thinks he is

I'm not surprised by this news at all... it's pretty clear that 'banter' is just a euphemism for bullying and racism . It's heartbreaking to hear about what Stefan, Rickard, and Cyrus went through at the hands of Nigel Farage back in school. The fact that Farage has tried to downplay the severity of his actions only shows how out of touch he still is with reality .

It's also concerning to see how many people have come forward to share their stories about Farage's racist behavior, which seems to be a pattern rather than an isolated incident . The Guardian's investigation has really shed some light on this dark chapter in Farage's past and I hope it serves as a warning to others who might try to use similar tactics to silence their victims .

I just wish that more people would speak out against racism and bullying, especially when they see it happening in positions of power or influence . It's time for us to create a culture where everyone feels safe and respected, regardless of their background or identity .

I'm shocked by these claims, it's wild that Farage would try to brush off the severity of the situation like it was just 'banter'... he's been saying some pretty messed up stuff about Hitler and Jews in school hours

This is so gross! I mean, I've heard of people trying to downplay their own crappy behavior, but this is just ridiculous. Nigel Farage is trying to spin this whole thing and say it was just 'banter'?! Give me a break. The fact that he's even denying it now shows how guilty he must feel about what happened back in the day.

And can we talk about how messed up his friend Ettedgui had it? Being subjected to abuse during Jewish services and people using racial slurs at school? It's not just 'banter', it's actual hurtful behavior. I'm so glad that some of his ex-pupils are coming forward to share their stories and tell the truth.

I don't think Farage has any credibility left on this one, you know? All those people who came forward saying they were targeted for being Jewish or having an opinion about immigration... it's not like he was just 'telling it like it is'. He was perpetuating hate speech and making life harder for people who already felt marginalized.

I'm just so disappointed in the fact that this all had to come out now, when Farage has basically given up on politics altogether. It's just a sad reminder of how much damage can be done by someone in power trying to silence their victims or downplay their own wrongdoing.

I mean, Nigel Farage thinks 'banter' is an excuse for racism? That's like saying my dad's jokes at Thanksgiving dinner are an invitation to roast him . Anyway, what's up with this whole 'he was a gentle soul' thing? Sounds like someone's trying to gaslight history . I'm not buying it, and neither should we. Farage needs to own up to his alleged past misdeeds and apologize for being a, well, bit of a jerk . And btw, who comes out swinging with 'he wasn't the only one saying it'? Um, didn't you just get schooled by your old buddy Nigel?