Why ministers are resisting calls to block Elon Musk from donating to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party
3 months, 1 week ago

Why ministers are resisting calls to block Elon Musk from donating to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party

Daily Mail  

Government ministers are resisting calls to block Elon Musk from donating to Nigel Farges's Reform Party. It has been reported that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, is considering putting his financial muscle behind Farage Nigel Farage and Party treasurer Nick Candy during their meeting on Monday with with Elon Musk at Mar-A-Lago, the Florida home of US President Elect Donald Trump As a foreign citizen, Musk cannot donate directly to a political party in the UK. However, a loophole in Britain’s election laws means he could give an unlimited sum via one of his companies based in the UK Mr Farage said the South African-born entrepreneur, who has emerged as Donald Trump's right-hand man, viewed Labour and the Conservatives as a 'uniparty', adding that he 'left us in no doubt that he is right behind us'. David Anderson KC claimed that Labour must tighten donation rules, he said: ‘The lax rules on business donations leave the door open for foreign money and proceeds of crime being channelled into politics via UK-registered shell companies.’ Pressure is building for the government to introduce measures limiting the amount a foreign national can donate to UK political parties Musk responded to Farage's post about their meeting on his X social media site He added that Labour promised in their manifesto to ‘protect democracy’ and that trust in politicians is now ‘dangerously low’.

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How a fraudster helped fund Farage’s US trip to meet Musk
1 month ago

How a fraudster helped fund Farage’s US trip to meet Musk

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage’s trip to Florida to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk …

Farage says he is on ‘very good terms’ with Elon Musk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farage says he is on ‘very good terms’ with Elon Musk

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Farage told BBC’s Newsnight “I don’t think there’s any long term rift” with …

Nigel Farage says he ‘can’t be pushed or bullied’ after Musk comments
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage says he ‘can’t be pushed or bullied’ after Musk comments

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has said that he “can’t be pushed or …

A history of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer’s relationship, from the Southport riots to grooming gang claims
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A history of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer’s relationship, from the Southport riots to grooming gang claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Tesla owner Elon Musk has repeatedly criticised the Prime Minister on …

Elon Musk's father says Nigel Farage is 'not strong enough to be the leader Britain needs' as he joins his billionaire son in criticism of Reform UK chief
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's father says Nigel Farage is 'not strong enough to be the leader Britain needs' as he joins his billionaire son in criticism of Reform UK chief

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's father backed his son's criticism of Nigel Farage saying that 'he’s not strong enough to be the leader' that Britain 'need at the moment.' Elon Musk's father backed his son's criticism of Nigel Farage saying that 'he’s not strong enough to be the leader that you need at the moment' Errol Musk described Mr Farage as 'not a …

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk’s comments on Labour minister Phillips were ‘reprehensible’ – Swinney

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s comments about Jess Phillips were “reprehensible”, John Swinney …

Meddler-in-chief: Why is Elon Musk interfering in UK politics?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meddler-in-chief: Why is Elon Musk interfering in UK politics?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk is part of Donald Trump’s team but seems to have bigger ambitions. Then, on Sunday, Musk claimed that Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead Reform UK. Throw her out.” Musk backs Robinson, suggests change in Reform UK leadership According to Forbes, Musk has also weighed in on the fate of far-right activist Tommy Robinson. It’s …

Elon Musk does U-turn on UK’s Reform party leader Nigel Farage after disagreement
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk does U-turn on UK’s Reform party leader Nigel Farage after disagreement

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday that Nigel Farage, a leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, should quit. Farage doesn’t have what it takes," Musk said on his social media platform X on Sunday, a few hours after Farage described him as a friend who made Reform look "cool", news agency Reuters reported. But in a post on …

Elon Musk turns on U.K.'s Farage and says he should quit as Reform party leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk turns on U.K.'s Farage and says he should quit as Reform party leader

The Hindu  

Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform U.K. party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the U.S. billionaire for the Brexit campaigner who is trying to shake up the British political establishment again. Farage doesn’t have what it takes," Mr. Musk said on his social media platform X on Sunday, a few hours …

DAN HODGES: Nigel Farage deserves credit for taking a stand against Musk. It might do him a favour with UK voters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DAN HODGES: Nigel Farage deserves credit for taking a stand against Musk. It might do him a favour with UK voters

Daily Mail  

Winston Churchill once observed that 'an appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last'. After months of trying to ingratiate himself with the world's richest man in the hope of securing favours and funding, Reform's leader was finally forced to distance himself from comments Musk had made in support of far-Right extremist Tommy Robinson. He …

Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist

Al Jazeera  

Elon Musk has reversed his support for Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom’s populist party Reform UK, after a disagreement over the tech billionaire’s call for the release of a jailed far-right activist. Farage doesn’t have what it takes,” Musk posted on his social media site X. Musk last week falsely claimed that Yaxley-Lennon, who is serving an …

Elon Musk calls for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to quit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk calls for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to quit

ABC  

Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK Party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the US billionaire for the Brexit campaigner. Farage doesn't have what it takes," Mr Musk said on his social media platform X on Sunday, a few hours after Mr Farage described him as a friend who …

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage backs Elon Musk amid UK ‘rape gangs’ row but Tesla chief calls for his removal as Reform party leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage backs Elon Musk amid UK ‘rape gangs’ row but Tesla chief calls for his removal as Reform party leader

Live Mint  

In a dramatic change of opinions, Elon Musk turned on Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage he previously supported, saying the right-wing populist “does not have what it takes” to be the leader of Reform UK, calling for his replacement. Elon Musk recently proclaimed that “only” Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could “save” Britain, while calling for fresh elections in the …

Doesn't have what it takes: Elon Musk on UK far-right leader Nigel Farage
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Doesn't have what it takes: Elon Musk on UK far-right leader Nigel Farage

India Today  

Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the US billionaire for the Brexit campaigner who is trying to shake up the British political establishment again. Farage doesn’t have what it takes," Musk said on his social media platform X on Sunday, a few hours after …

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians

The Independent  

We live in a democracy. Susan Lammin Dumfries Social care needs short-term help too Meaningful reform of social care is long overdue, and, as the chief executive at Anchor, myself and my colleagues welcome the intent to achieve cross-party agreement to finally address an issue affecting growing numbers of some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Julian Self …

Downing Street rejects Musk’s suggestion companies are turning away from UK
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3 months ago

Downing Street rejects Musk’s suggestion companies are turning away from UK

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Downing Street insisted Sir Keir …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
3 months ago

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has hit out at Keir Starmer claiming that "very …

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims
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3 months ago

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With rumours swirling of a potentially massive donation to Reform from the world’s richest man, …

Reform memberships surpasses Tories as Nigel Farage hails 'historic moment' when his party's total goes past Conservatives' 131,680
3 months ago

Reform memberships surpasses Tories as Nigel Farage hails 'historic moment' when his party's total goes past Conservatives' 131,680

Daily Mail  

Membership of Reform UK has surpassed that of the Conservatives as Nigel Farage declared the party is now the 'real opposition'. Mr Farage said it was a 'historic moment' as he posted on X: 'The youngest political party in British politics has just overtaken the oldest political party in the world. Leader of the Reform Party Nigel Farage attends Boxing …

Fresh calls for tightening of political donation rules as Elon Musk mulls giving a huge $100m cash injection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
3 months, 1 week ago

Fresh calls for tightening of political donation rules as Elon Musk mulls giving a huge $100m cash injection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's looming donation to Reform UK should serve as a 'wake-up call' for a rethink of financing rules, a former member of the elections watchdog has warned. He recently met with Reform leader Nigel Farage and the party's treasurer - property mogul Nick Candy - at Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Elon Musk recently met with Reform leader …

How would the government block Elon Musk from donating to Reform?
3 months, 1 week ago

How would the government block Elon Musk from donating to Reform?

The Independent  

There have been growing rumours that Elon Musk is considering donating tens of millions of dollars to Reform UK. Mr Musk, who has been a vocal critic of the Labour government, could donate through the UK subsidiaries of his companies, which made about £90m in profits over the past two years. The government has been urged to intervene to prevent …

Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister says
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister says

The Independent  

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Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk to tighten spending
3 months, 1 week ago

Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk to tighten spending

The Independent  

Maybe the UK needs someone like Elon Musk – not Musk himself, obviously – but a real human being to oversee government expenditure. David Smith Taunton, Somerset Ban on first-cousin marriages just Muslim bashing The recent push to criminalise first-cousin marriage risks alienating communities from one another at a time when we should be seeking out unity and commonality. It …

Does Elon Musk want to donate to Reform UK… or buy it?
3 months, 1 week ago

Does Elon Musk want to donate to Reform UK… or buy it?

The Independent  

The whole scenario of Elon Musk “donating” an eye-watering figure to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is apart from worrying, rather confusing. Paul Dachtler Address supplied Wealthy donors like Musk will level our political playing field There were some concerning observations in The Independent’s recent article about Elon Musk's proposed multi-million-pound donation to Reform UK. In my opinion, we must advocate …

Musk's possible meddling in UK politics stirs concern
3 months, 1 week ago

Musk's possible meddling in UK politics stirs concern

Raw Story  

Concerns are growing in the UK as tech billionaire Elon Musk takes an increasingly close interest in Britain's political scene, appearing to cosy up to hard-right firebrand lawmaker Nigel Farage. Conservative party co-chairman Dominic Johnson said any such donation by Musk would be "basically buying" one of the UK's political parties. Since the US presidential elections, Musk and Trump have …

Elon Musk's possible meddling in U.K. politics stirs concern
3 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's possible meddling in U.K. politics stirs concern

The Hindu  

Concerns are growing in the U.K. as tech billionaire Elon Musk takes an increasingly close interest in Britain's political scene, appearing to cosy up to hard-right firebrand lawmaker Nigel Farage. Mr. Musk "described the Labour and Conservative parties as the uniparty, and left us in no doubt that he is right behind us", Mr. Farage added. Conservative party co-chairman Dominic …

Elections watchdog pushes for a change in the law which could prevent Elon Musk making £80 million mega-donation to Reform
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elections watchdog pushes for a change in the law which could prevent Elon Musk making £80 million mega-donation to Reform

Daily Mail  

Britain's elections watchdog is pushing for a change in the law that could prevent Elon Musk making an £80 million mega-donation to Reform. The prospects of the world’s richest man putting his financial muscle behind Nigel Farage’s fledgling party intensified this week after the two men held talks at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Nigel Farage and Party treasurer …

Is it even legal for Elon Musk to give Nigel Farage $100m?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is it even legal for Elon Musk to give Nigel Farage $100m?

The Independent  

Elon Musk’s emergence as a Reform UK supporter has startled the established parties, and with good reason. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and his new party treasurer Nick Candy went to Trump HQ in Florida and spent an hour discussing how Musk could help them. There are two routes whereby Musk could make a donation lawfully: the easiest would be …

Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money

The Independent  

The talks between Nigel Farage and Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida have highlighted the urgent need to reform the UK’s archaic rules on how political parties are funded. It would be unhealthy for the world’s richest man to provide a huge chunk of one party’s funds and even more unhealthy if that money is “foreign” because …

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion amid rumours of $100m donation to Reform
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion amid rumours of $100m donation to Reform

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage has met Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion …

'Britain needs reform': Elon Musk mulling historic $100 million donation to this UK party
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Britain needs reform': Elon Musk mulling historic $100 million donation to this UK party

Hindustan Times  

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed he is in discussions with tech billionaire Elon Musk about a potential donation to the party, being touted as the “biggest single party donation in British history” if it happens. Farage had an hour-long meeting with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida's Palm Beach Following an hour-long meeting at Donald …

Farage says he talked money with Musk amid speculation of donation to Reform UK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farage says he talked money with Musk amid speculation of donation to Reform UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But writing in The Telegraph after the meeting, Mr Farage said Mr Musk described …

Nigel Farage meets with Elon Musk in Florida amid claims the world's richest man is poised to plough $100m into Reform UK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage meets with Elon Musk in Florida amid claims the world's richest man is poised to plough $100m into Reform UK

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has held talks with Elon Musk in Florida amid claims the world's richest man is poised to donate $100million to Reform UK. But Mr Farage added the 'primary goal' of the meeting was to discuss Mr Musk's role in Mr Trump's successful bid to be re-elected to the White House. Nigel Farage, Elon Musk and Nick Candy pose …

Nigel Farage has found his ‘donor in chief’ to fund his push to be PM - and it is not Elon Musk
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage has found his ‘donor in chief’ to fund his push to be PM - and it is not Elon Musk

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigel Farage will today unveil the latest defector from the Tories …

Nigel Farage has found his ‘donor in chief’ to fund his push to be PM - and it is not Elon Musk
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage has found his ‘donor in chief’ to fund his push to be PM - and it is not Elon Musk

The Independent  

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Elon Musk responds to claims of $100m donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform party
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk responds to claims of $100m donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform party

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has responded to reports he is preparing to donate …

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...

Firstpost  

The Sunday Times sparked speculation over the weekend, citing concerns among “leading businessmen and Conservative Party officials” that Musk was considering a sum for Brexiteer Nigel Farage’s party that could significantly impact British politics, according to a report Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally, October 27, 2024, in New York. AP File After reports suggested that Elon Musk, owner …

DAN HODGES: Truth about Elon Musk's giant donation to Reform... as Labour and Tory insiders reveal to me what they REALLY think of the news
3 months, 4 weeks ago

DAN HODGES: Truth about Elon Musk's giant donation to Reform... as Labour and Tory insiders reveal to me what they REALLY think of the news

Daily Mail  

The news Elon Musk is considering donating £80million to Reform to help drive Keir Starmer out of power has been greeted with delight - from within Downing Street. What’s her plan?’ Elon Musk is considering donating £80million to Reform but there is scepticism about whether the cash will ever actually materialise Inside Badenoch’s team there is frustration about the media …

Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK

The Independent  

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Elon Musk 'could be about to give Nigel Farage $100m' in an attempt to make him next prime minister and hurt Keir Starmer
4 months ago

Elon Musk 'could be about to give Nigel Farage $100m' in an attempt to make him next prime minister and hurt Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

After helping to bankroll Donald Trump's crushing 2024 election victory, rumours are now flying that Elon Musk could donate $100m as a 'f*** you Starmer payment' to help make Nigel Farage the next UK Prime Minister. And writing on social media platform X, he appeared to endorse his friend Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Elon Musk appeared to endorse Nigel Farage's …

The murky world of political donations
4 years, 9 months ago

The murky world of political donations

The Independent  

Despite everything – the MPs’ expenses scandal of 2009, Neil Hamilton and “cash for questions”, perennial allegations about the “sale” of honours, Brexit referendum irregularities – British political life remains remarkably clean by international and historical standards. British party funding has long been a vexed problem, though it is fair to add that much of the cash to keep the …

Nigel Farage broke electoral law over £205,000 donations that were not declared to electoral watchdog
10 years, 9 months ago

Nigel Farage broke electoral law over £205,000 donations that were not declared to electoral watchdog

The Independent  

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