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 activist Tommy Robinson But, after Mr Musk on X shared a call to “free Tommy Robinson”, Mr Farage said: “He sees Robinson as one of these people that fought against the grooming gangs. Reform UK leader Mr Farage told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme that Mr Musk had used “very tough terms” but that “free speech was back” on X under his ownership. open image in gallery Health secretary Wes Streeting defended Jess Phillips and Sir Keir Starmer He said that “tough things get said… by both sides of the debate”, adding that Mr Musk’s ownership of X makes it a place for “proper open debate”. Mr Farage said: “This man happens to be the richest man in the world, but equally, the fact that he’s bought Twitter now actually gives us a place where we can have a proper open debate about many things… “We may find it offensive, but it’s a good thing, not a bad thing.” By contrast, Labour’s shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said Mr Musk’s claims are a “disgraceful smear” considering the Labour minister’s efforts to support victims of abuse.

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U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk
2 days, 14 hours ago

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

NPR  

U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk toggle caption Leon Neal/AP/Pool Getty Images Europe LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. Sponsor Message Asked about Musk's comments during a …

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk
Top News
3 days, 1 hour ago

UK PM Keir Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’, defends record over child sex gangs after attacks from Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. Keir Starmer criticized “those that are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible,” particularly opposition Conservative politicians in Britain who have echoed some of Musk’s …

UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
3 days, 2 hours ago

UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. On Monday he posted an online poll for his 210 million followers on the proposition: “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” Asked …

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 …

U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
3 days, 14 hours ago

U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

LA Times  

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a speech on reducing NHS wait times as he visits a healthcare provider in Surrey, England, on Monday. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. On Monday he posted an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Nigel Farage defends Elon Musk over critical grooming gangs posts

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 …

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 …

Nigel Farage piles pressure on Kemi Badenoch to apologise for her 'crazy conspiracy theory' that Reform's soaring membership numbers are fake
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1 week, 4 days ago

Nigel Farage piles pressure on Kemi Badenoch to apologise for her 'crazy conspiracy theory' that Reform's soaring membership numbers are fake

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has urged Kemi Badenoch to apologise or face 'action' after she accused Reform UK of 'fakery' over its membership numbers. Tensions between Reform and the Conservatives escalated after Mrs Badenoch accused Mr Farage of 'fakery' in response to Reform claiming they had surpassed the Tories in signed-up members. Nigel Farage has urged Kemi Badenoch to apologise or face …

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, …

Reform membership overtakes Conservative Party membership for first time
2 weeks ago

Reform membership overtakes Conservative Party membership for first time

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. A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing …

Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister says
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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 Sir Keir Starmer could introduce a new law to block Elon …

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  

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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 …

Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money
3 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 …

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 …

Nigel Farage meets with Elon Musk in Florida amid claims the world's richest man is poised to plough $100m into Reform UK
3 weeks, 2 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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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4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

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

Nigel Farage promises Reform will be ‘vetting candidates rigorously’ in future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage promises Reform will be ‘vetting candidates rigorously’ in future

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 promised that Reform UK will “be vetting …

Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet
5 months ago

Farage reaches out to Elon Musk as he rages about ‘open borders’ media conspiracy as approval ratings plummet

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster 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. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been criticised for his …

Nigel Farage promises to rid Reform of ‘bad apples’ during chaotic event
6 months ago

Nigel Farage promises to rid Reform of ‘bad apples’ during chaotic event

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 gave a “100% promise” to rid Reform UK …

It's Nigel Farage Eighth time lucky for Reform leader as he wins seat
6 months ago

It's Nigel Farage Eighth time lucky for Reform leader as he wins seat

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage finally won election to the Commons at the eighth attempt today, as he became the Reform MP for Clacton amid a Tory election bloodbath. It has been said that Reform's wide but thin support would not help their success in a first-past-the-post system and Mr Farage has been vocal about the need for changes to the electoral system. …

Labour and Tories turn fire on Reform UK and Farage
6 months, 1 week ago

Labour and Tories turn fire on Reform UK and Farage

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. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he shared Rishi Sunak’s “disgust” at the use …

Nigel Farage insists Reform activist who called Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is an actor and labels the row a 'political setup of astonishing proportions' as he is grilled by bullish Question Time aud
6 months, 1 week ago

Nigel Farage insists Reform activist who called Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is an actor and labels the row a 'political setup of astonishing proportions' as he is grilled by bullish Question Time aud

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has repeated claims that a canvasser caught on camera branding Rishi Sunak a 'f****** p***' is actually an actor playing his part in 'a total and utter set-up', during a fiery appearance on Question Time. 'A total and utter set up': Reform UK leader Nigel Farage repeated claims that a canvasser caught on camera branding Prime Minister Rishi …

Nigel Farage as prime minister in 2029? Don’t be silly
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage as prime minister in 2029? Don’t be silly

The Independent  

Reform UK doesn’t have a manifesto as such, it has a “contract”. Nigel Farage explained: “If I say to you ‘manifesto’, your immediate word association is ‘lie’.” And it doesn’t have policies as such, it has slogans, symbolic gestures and pub-bore cliches. And he is not running to be prime minister, as he admitted at the launch of “Our Contract …

Nigel Farage issues ‘political revolt’ warning as he makes U-turn in MP bid
7 months ago

Nigel Farage issues ‘political revolt’ warning as he makes U-turn in MP bid

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. “So I am going to stand in this election.” With Reform seeking to take …

Nigel Farage fuels speculation with ’emergency’ General Election announcement
7 months ago

Nigel Farage fuels speculation with ’emergency’ General Election announcement

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 said he intends to make an “emergency” General …

Nigel Farage: I will lead political revolt to topple the Tories
7 months ago

Nigel Farage: I will lead political revolt to topple the Tories

The Telegraph  

Nigel Farage declared “I’m back” on Monday as he returned to front-line politics and vowed to lead a “political revolt” aimed at toppling the Conservative Party. At a press conference in London, Mr Farage warned that backing the Tories was a “wasted vote” and even claimed Reform had a chance of winning more support than them at the ballot box. …

Reform 'could cost the Tories 28 seats' even though Nigel Farage U-turned on plan to run as an MP as insurgent party's votes threaten to hand constituencies to Labour
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Reform 'could cost the Tories 28 seats' even though Nigel Farage U-turned on plan to run as an MP as insurgent party's votes threaten to hand constituencies to Labour

Daily Mail  

Reform UK could cost the Conservatives up to 28 seats at the general election despite Nigel Farage dodging another bid to become an MP, an analysis has found. Mr Farage's decision was seen as a huge boost to Rishi Sunak as the PM attempts to overhaul Labour's huge poll lead over the Tories over the next six weeks. Reform UK …

Reform UK can’t become mainstream without Farage front and centre
1 year ago

Reform UK can’t become mainstream without Farage front and centre

The Telegraph  

The pitch could not have been clearer. In pledging to “save Britain” from the Hobson’s choice of “socialist Sunak” or a full-blown “Starmageddon”, the bods behind Reform UK claim the Right-wing party is on the brink of a major political upset. “If you want change, you’ve got to vote for it,” Richard Tice, the party’s smooth-talking leader, insisted at an …

Nigel Farage interview: 'At the end of this campaign the Brexit Party will be a lot bigger than the Conservatives'
5 years, 7 months ago

Nigel Farage interview: 'At the end of this campaign the Brexit Party will be a lot bigger than the Conservatives'

The Telegraph  

It was on Friday December 8 2017 that Nigel Farage began planning his comeback. Mr Farage, using characteristic language, declared in a newspaper article that the "great Brexit betrayal" had begun. He and his cohort are planning to cause maximum disruption in the parliament, where they could eventually form a "blocking majority" with other European parties if other countries follow …

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