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Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Criticizes Teaching Unions Amid Protest

Farage's remarks come during a disrupted event where he announced the party's candidate for Doncaster's mayoral election.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, recently expressed strong criticism of teaching unions in the UK, accusing them of influencing young people against national values.

His comments followed a disruption at an event in Doncaster on Tuesday, where anti-racist activists interrupted him while he was set to announce the party's candidate for the forthcoming mayoral election.

The event was disrupted by eight protesters connected to the Stand Up to Racism campaign, who were subsequently removed from the venue in South Yorkshire.

The disruption elicited mixed reactions from the audience.

Farage referred to the protesters in derogatory terms and emphasized his view that the educational sector is fostering ideologies contrary to the beliefs of his party and the nation.

In his remarks to the audience, Farage stated, "That’s what you get, folks, when teaching unions in this country are poisoning the minds of young people, not just against Reform, but against everything this country has ever stood for." He emphasized a commitment to confront these unions if his party gains power, stating, "we will go to war with these leftwing teaching unions and make sure our kids are taught properly."

Farage dismissed the protesters' attempt to challenge him, labeling them as "boring" and implied that they were out of touch.

He claimed that there will be efforts to disrupt the electoral process, urging attendees to recognize the potential for manipulation by what he calls "hard-left organizations."

In response to Farage's statements, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, characterized the leader's comments as "unhinged" and reminiscent of tactics used by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Kebede asserted that schools strive to impart balanced education and foster respect, contrasting his views with those he attributed to Farage's agenda.

Sabby Dhalu, co-convener of Stand Up To Racism, defended the group's actions, arguing that Farage and his party are promoting division rather than unity during a critical time in society.

Weyman Bennett, another co-convener, echoed this sentiment, criticizing Farage as a wealthy individual disconnected from the working-class issues he claims to support.

Reform UK's manifesto outlines an educational policy initiative aimed at establishing a "patriotic" curriculum and prohibiting transgender discussions in primary and secondary education.

The party also proposes offering tax relief on private schooling and reducing funding for universities perceived as infringing on free speech.

Alexander Jones has been named Reform UK's candidate for the mayoral election in Doncaster.

Jones remarked on his personal experiences growing up in the area, noting the neglect felt by local communities in light of unfulfilled political promises.
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