When egos collide: Trump could be next after angry Musk turns on Farage
3 days, 17 hours ago

When egos collide: Trump could be next after angry Musk turns on Farage

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. After all, Musk had done exactly that for Farage’s friend and political ally Donald Trump in the recent US elections. open image in gallery Farage pushed back at Musk’s support for Robinson Well it turns out that the critics of Musk who suggest he might be an egomaniac governed by vague political instincts and a liking for extremists were pretty much on the money. open image in gallery Happier days for Musk and Farage It would also be a surprise if Trump were to ditch his long-term political ally, Farage, at the behest of his newer one, Musk, but it could cause some awkward conversations. open image in gallery Many have noticed a cooling of the friendship between Donald Trump and Musk over the last few weeks The problem though is that it again underlines the sort of people attracted to Farage.

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Make no mistake, Farage has a real Musk problem
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Make no mistake, Farage has a real Musk problem

The Independent  

You know that moment when your child gets home from school and you know something bad has happened? Well, in this story it’s Nigel Farage who’s fallen out with the school’s Mr Flash – Elon Musk. And Farage is worried that his longstanding best friend, Donald Trump, might take Elon’s side because they seem inseparable – always hanging around the …

Farage and Musk in war of words after billionaire says Reform leader should quit
3 days, 9 hours ago

Farage and Musk in war of words after billionaire says Reform leader should quit

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 Farage distanced himself from Musk over his support for jailed political …

Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist
3 days, 14 hours 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 says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK
3 days, 18 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to step down as leader of right wing party Reform UK
3 days, 21 hours ago

Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to step down as leader of right wing party Reform UK

Hindustan Times  

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that Nigel Farage should step down as the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support. Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk called for Nigel Farage to step down as leader of Reform UK "The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes," …

Farage defends Elon Musk over grooming gang attacks on Starmer
4 days, 4 hours ago

Farage defends Elon Musk over grooming gang attacks on Starmer

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 launched a defense of Elon Musk’s incendiary social …

Never mind Badenoch and Farage – Starmer’s real task is dealing with Trump and Musk
4 days, 20 hours ago

Never mind Badenoch and Farage – Starmer’s real task is dealing with Trump and Musk

The Independent  

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Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist

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. Mr Musk wrote on his social media website X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday: “Free Tommy …

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report
5 days, 13 hours ago

British right smacks down MAGA after Elon Musk goes a 'step too far': report

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasing influence in the United States as a key ally of incoming President Donald Trump and around the world has stoked concerns among far-right figures in the United Kingdom. Warnings from far-right British politicians poured in Thursday after Musk posted a flood of messages on his X platform calling for the release from prison of far-right …

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer
6 days, 21 hours ago

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer

Live Mint  

Elon Musk urged the Britain to hold fresh elections on Thursday — insisting that only the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage could save the other country. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also issued a series of posts calling for the release of far-right agitator Tommy Robinson and raked up the UK grooming scandal. Musk issued repeated calls for …

After Germany, Elon Musk turns to UK to prop far-right Nigel Farage against Starmer
1 week, 3 days ago

After Germany, Elon Musk turns to UK to prop far-right Nigel Farage against Starmer

Firstpost  

After making an alliance with President-elect Donald Trump in the United States, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy, and AfD in Germany, billionaire Elon Musk is forging a partnership with Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage to prop a far-right regime in the United Kingdom Elon Musk speaks a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at Madison …

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims
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1 week, 5 days 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, …

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman Dave Pares said Wednesday that work is already underway to “reinforce existing safeguards” against “impermissible proxy donations.” Both the Labour …

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

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. Taken this week at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the image suggested that Musk, a …

Musk's possible meddling in UK politics stirs concern
3 weeks 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 considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up U.K. politics
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up U.K. politics

LA Times  

It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman Dave Pares said Wednesday that work is already underway to “reinforce existing safeguards” against “impermissible proxy donations.” Both the Labor government and …

Tories fight Reform for Elon Musk's millions: Shadow minister suggests X owner should give them $100m not Farage if he wants to defeat 'woke mind virus' in the UK
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tories fight Reform for Elon Musk's millions: Shadow minister suggests X owner should give them $100m not Farage if he wants to defeat 'woke mind virus' in the UK

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk should give the Conservatives a $100million donation instead of handing it to Reform if he wants to defeat the 'woke mind virus' in the UK, a top Tory said today. Mr Farage met X owner Mr Musk at Trump's Florida headquarters on Monday, saying they had discussed money and that there will be 'ongoing negotiations' with the tech …

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion amid rumours of $100m donation to Reform
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Farage says he talked money with Musk amid speculation of donation to Reform UK
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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
1 month 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 …

Elon Musk 'could be about to give Nigel Farage $100m' in an attempt to make him next prime minister and hurt Keir Starmer
1 month, 1 week 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 …

What a Donald Trump victory in the US election could mean for the UK
2 months ago

What a Donald Trump victory in the US election could mean for the UK

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The same poll also shows that 76 per …

Nigel Farage: Donald Trump should accept result and ‘go play golf’ if Kamala Harris wins
2 months ago

Nigel Farage: Donald Trump should accept result and ‘go play golf’ if Kamala Harris wins

The Telegraph  

He has acted as a friend and adviser to Trump for some years and was famously photographed with him in the immediate aftermath of Trump’s unexpected victory in 2016 and was in Washington DC in 2020 when the president was defeated but refused to concede, culminating in the January 6 insurrection. Had I not stood to be an MP I …

Farage plays up links with Trump and criticises Harris’s ‘radical left’ history
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farage plays up links with Trump and criticises Harris’s ‘radical left’ history

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Reform leader had words …

Nigel Farage, Trump ally and political flamethrower, shakes up British parliamentary vote
6 months, 1 week ago

Nigel Farage, Trump ally and political flamethrower, shakes up British parliamentary vote

LA Times  

In a sludgy, slow-motion trajectory, the pale yellow milkshake found its mark: far-right political candidate and Donald Trump acolyte Nigel Farage, on the inaugural day of his insurgent campaign for a seat in the British Parliament. “There’s not much coherence to his policies, but in terms of his support, that really doesn’t matter.” Public opinion polls suggest Farage’s party, Reform …

Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.'s Conservative vote
7 months ago

Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.'s Conservative vote

NPR  

Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.'s Conservative vote An anti-establishment candidate has thrown a wrench into the U.K. election. Nigel Farage is running for Parliament with a new populist party — which is likely to split the Conservative vote. LAUREN FRAYER, BYLINE: Nigel Farage has long been an agitator across the U.K. political spectrum. FRAYER: This week, Farage …

What next for Nigel Farage?
4 years ago

What next for Nigel Farage?

The Independent  

Frog-faced pound shop Mussolini; Or saviour of Britain? Farage now offers the prime minister praise and credit: “Johnson’s Vote Leave Group, which included Michael Gove, just got us over the line” in the 2016 referendum, and now Johnson, in the big picture, has brought back an acceptable Brexit. is his life’s work and the most phenomenal political achievement of our …

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