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Reform UK’s deputy leader says racism claims about Nigel Farage from fellow pupils are ‘made-up twaddle’ – UK politics live
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Reform UK’s deputy leader says racism claims about Nigel Farage from fellow pupils are ‘made-up twaddle’ – UK politics live

  • Labour calls Richard Tice's dismissal of Farage racism claims deplorable and demands apologies from Reform.
  • Anna Turley issues a statement asserting victims' courage in coming forward and condemning the denial.
  • Reform UK reports a record donation of £9m from Christopher Harborne, a Boris Johnson donor.
  • The government considers delaying four England mayoral elections to align with new unitary authorities.
  • Home Office outlines expanded use of facial recognition as part of a 10-week public consultation.
  • The Guardian live blog notes Farage has offered varying responses about past remarks.
  • Tice describes the accounts as made-up twaddle and accuses critics of political bias.
  • The live feed tracks multiple events, including local government and national parliamentary updates.
  • Wes Streeting orders a clinical review of mental health diagnoses amid rising benefit claims.
  • Local government minister Fahnbulleh explains postponement rationale tied to new authorities.
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Reform deputy leader dismisses claims of Farage’s past racism as new witnesses come forward
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Reform deputy leader dismisses claims of Farage’s past racism as new witnesses come forward

  • Richard Tice described the witnesses as liars and labelled the allegations as 'made-up twaddle' amid ongoing reporting on Farage’s school remarks.
  • The Guardian’s report cites about two dozen witnesses and eight contemporaries corroborating Farage’s alleged teenage remarks.
  • Nigel Farage admitted he may have said things in 'banter' at school but denied direct racist or antisemitic statements toward an individual.
  • Farage’s legal team previously contested the suggestion of racist behavior, as reported in legal letters before publication.
  • Tice questioned why classmates did not remember the alleged remarks years ago, suggesting a political motive behind the revelations.
  • Ettedgui defended his account, saying Farage’s denials were dishonest and reaffirmed his recollection of the remarks.
  • YouGov polling showed Reform UK leading at 29% in mid-September but sinking to 25% by December.
  • Farage reframed the issue as historical and not reflective of current behavior, saying it was 49 years ago.
  • The Guardian investigation has expanded with more witnesses and corroboration since the initial report.
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