Farage Attacks Teachers Union's 'Far-Right' Labeling of Reform UK

The National Education Union (NEU) plans to discuss a motion at its upcoming conference that urges educators to inform students that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is 'far-right and racist.' This initiative aims to counter the party's rising popularity among youth, with polls indicating that 30% of 16- and 17-year-olds would support Reform if the voting age were lowered. Farage has responded by threatening to 'go to war' against the teachers' unions, accusing them of spreading propaganda and undermining political neutrality in education. The motion also critiques Reform's platform, which the NEU claims scapegoats marginalized groups, and calls for the development of anti-racist educational resources. Reform UK has consistently denied being a far-right organization and has previously compelled the BBC to retract similar claims. The ongoing tensions highlight broader concerns regarding the political stance of educational institutions and their influence on young voters.