Elon Musk Turns on UK Populist Farage

Elon Musk TURNS on Nigel Farage and says ‘Reform needs a new leader’ – after disagreements over Tommy Robinson
ELON Musk has called for a new leader of Reform after Nigel Farage said he was wrong to praise far-right agitator Tommy Robinson. But it came just hours after the opposition politician had
Jailing of far-right activist Tommy Robinson at center of Elon Musk and Nigel Farage rift
Elon Musk told his 210 million followers on X that Tommy Robinson should be freed - but Farage has distanced himself from Robinson.
Elon Musk Says Reform Needs A New Leader Because Nigel Farage 'Doesn't Have What It Takes'
Elon Musk has said Reform UK needs a new leader because Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes”. The tech billionaire’s comments came just hours after Farage described him as “a hero”. His latest intervention on UK politics casts serious doubt on claims he was prepared to make a substantial donation to Reform.
Who Is Tommy Robinson? Why Elon Musk Is Posting About Far-Right British Activist
The posts supporting Robinson come as Musk has increasingly inserted himself into British politics: he met with Nigel Farage, the leader of the U.K.’s far-right Reform UK Party, in December, and Farage claimed Musk is giving “serious thought” to helping bankroll the British party.
Nigel Farage to ‘explain’ why he won’t work with Tommy Robinson to Elon Musk: ‘Things aren’t as they look’
Nigel Farage has vowed to “explain” to Elon Musk why he won’t co-operate with Tommy Robinson. The billionaire owner of X, who has hinted at a possible donation to Farage’s Reform, has shown support for the jailed activist on social media.
Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist
Nigel Farage has distanced himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk swung behind the jailed political activist, calling for his release. The Reform UK leader said Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is “not what we need”, as his party seeks to challenge Labour in upcoming elections.
Who is Tommy Robinson and why does Elon Musk want him freed from jail?
A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.
Nigel Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after support from Elon Musk
Nigel Farage has said he "never wanted" far-right activist Tommy Robinson to join UKIP, and he "won't be" a member of Reform UK.
Why Musk’s love-in with Tommy Robinson presents a problem for Nigel Farage
On Boxing Day, Nigel Farage was describing Elon Musk as “a bloody hero” and confirming that he was expecting a “reasonable-sized donation” from the billionaire to Reform UK...
Who is Tommy Robinson, and why does Elon Musk want him freed?
Elon Musk’s interventions in European politics continued this week with his calls for the release of jailed British far-right extremist Tommy Robinson.
Elon Musk Turns on UK Populist Farage After Attacking Labour
Elon Musk appears to have turned on Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist and friend of US President-elect Donald Trump he previously supported.
Why Reform won’t touch Tommy Robinson with a barge pole
The party is unequivocal in its rejection of the convicted criminal, even though he has won the favour of billionaire Elon ...
Musk turns on past ally Farage in latest UK political intervention
Musk called for Farage's ousting as U.K. Reform Party leader after the Brit distanced himself from some of Musk's stances and rhetoric.
Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?
In the early hours of New Year’s Day, Elon Musk lobbed a series of angry posts and allegations towards British Prime Minister ...
Sen. Mike Lee, Elon Musk draw attention to British man jailed for posting documentary on social media
Elon Musk, Sen. Mike Lee and others have taken to X to call for Tommy Robinson’s release from solitary confinement in the U.K ...