Was Nigel Farage a racist schoolboy? This is what I know

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Saturday, November 29, 2025 This week's Premium picks Catch up on some of our favourite picks from Independent Premium this week. Don't forget that as a registered user, you have access to a limited number of Independent Premium articles each month (simply log in to access the articles). Plus, if you're enjoying this week's selection, you can currently unlock 6 months of unlimited access for just £1 this Black Friday weekend and benefit from ad-free reading, the Daily Edition digital newspaper, exclusive newsletters and more. 1/ The cost-of-drinking crisis: Has Gen Z's performative love of Guinness ruined it for the rest of us? By Hannah Twiggs 2/ AI could be changing our brains in ways we don't even realise By Andrew Griffin 3/ Was Nigel Farage a racist schoolboy? I wrote his biography – this is what I found out By Michael Crick 4/ This forgotten winter war is a timely reminder of the threat Russia poses today By Robert McCrum 5/ When it comes to bullying, it's boys and phones that we really need to worry about By Chloe Combi BROWSE ALL PREMIUM ARTICLES BROWSE ALL ARTICLES SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO ENJOY: Unlimited access to our award-winning journalism Advert-free reading on the website and on all of your devices A detailed look at the day's news with the Daily Edition newspaper The Independent app with puzzles and audio readings of articles Additional insight from exclusive subscriber-only newsletters SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 6 MONTHS  SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 6 MONTHS You can cancel at any time. Don't forget to complete your registration We've noticed that you have not yet completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience. By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including: Limited access to Premium articles Access to The Independent app Access to more than 20 newsletters Commenting on independent.co.uk Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today.  COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION Join the conversation and follow us Download the Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently opted in to receive offers, events and updates from The Independent.   To unsubscribe from these emails or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy