Nigel Farage has "categorically" denied claims of racism during his schooldays in a new statement. The Reform UK leader has faced allegations of racist behaviour while at Dulwich College as a teenager.

The Clacton MP branded the claims as a "smear", adding that it was "not the first time the desperate establishment has come after me, and it will not be the last". It comes after Mr Farage yesterday insisted he never engaged in racist behaviour "with intent" in an interview.

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In his statement tonight, he said: "I can tell you categorically that I did not say the things that have been published in the Guardian aged 13, nearly 50 years ago.

"Isn’t it interesting: I am probably the most scrutinised figure in British poli

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