Susanna Reid shuts down Elon Musk’s dad after comparing Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid bluntly shut down the father of Elon Musk after he compared far-right leader Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela. Prime minister Keir Starmer denounced the Tesla founder’s “lies and misinformation” as he accused him of “the elevation of the desire for retweets over any real interest in the safeguarding of children.” On Wednesday, Reid and her co-host Ed Balls were joined by Musk’s father, Errol as he defended his son. open image in gallery Musk’s father appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday Reid called the comparison “utterly bizarre”, quickly shutting down the rant as she interjected: “Right, Errol, thank you very much indeed but I feel that we’re drifting slightly from the core issues for our audience.” She then addressed viewers as she explained: “I think we slightly drifted away from how democracy works and the legal system in this country as well.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Balls added: “I love the idea of somebody being relatively innocent.” open image in gallery Balls appeared confused and shocked at Musk’s claims During his interview the billionaire’s dad passionately defended Robinson who has been amongst the most ardent in speaking about grooming gangs, and said he should be prime minister of the UK.