Former classmates from Dulwich College alleged that Nigel Farage made pro-Hitler comments, joked about gas chambers, and put someone in detention for the colour of their skin

Nigel Farage has broken his silence on allegations of racism when he was at school.

The Reform leader said the claims were from 49 years ago - and he would never racially abuse people in a "hurtful or insulting way" in a tense ITV interview. It comes after former classmates from his time at Dulwich College, in south London, alleged that Mr Farage made pro-Hitler comments, joked about gas chambers, and put someone in detention for the colour of their skin.

Speaking to the Guardian last week, award winning director and producer Peter Ettedgui, who was 13 at the time, alleged the Reform UK leader would tell him "

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