Nigel Farage attacks teaching unions' influence on youth

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has launched a strong attack on teaching unions, accusing them of damaging the minds of young people. He made these comments after anti-racism protesters disrupted a party event in South Yorkshire. During the event, Farage was set to announce the party's candidate for the Doncaster mayoral election. Eight protesters from the Stand Up To Racism campaign were removed from the venue after heckling him. Farage called them names and criticized the educational system for promoting their views. He stated that if his party gains power, they would confront what he describes as “left-wing” teaching unions. Farage expressed his determination to ensure that children are taught appropriately, asserting they would not be silenced by student protests. Daniel Kebede, from the National Education Union, responded to Farage's remarks, calling them unhinged and stating that schools aim to educate fairly and with respect. He argued that Farage’s approach reflects a lack of genuine education policies and attacks teachers instead. Sabby Dhalu, from Stand Up To Racism, explained that the group protested Farage to oppose what they see as his party's message of division. They asserted that Farage, as a wealthy individual, does not represent the working-class community. Reform UK's education policies include a proposed “patriotic” curriculum, a ban on transgender discussions in schools, and tax breaks for private schools. Alexander Jones has been named as their candidate for the mayoral election and has shared his concerns about how communities in Doncaster have been neglected by politicians.