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

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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 Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. In the UK, world’s richest person Musk has made it clear that he supports far-right party Reform UK and its leader Nigel Farage over Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of Labour Party or the Conservative Party in the Opposition. In yet another instance, when farmers protested against Starmer’s policies, Musk said the UK was going “full Stalin” under the Labour government. Last month, in open endorsement of seeing Starmer’s ouster, Musk endorsed a petition for fresh elections in the UK and dubbed Starmer’s government “tyrannical police state” and said Reform UK should win fresh elections.

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U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk
2 days, 15 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 …

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs

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 has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing …

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, 3 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, 3 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, 10 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, 15 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 …

U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
3 days, 15 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 …

When egos collide: Trump could be next after angry Musk turns on Farage
3 days, 18 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Elon Musk says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK
3 days, 19 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, 22 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," …

Never mind Badenoch and Farage – Starmer’s real task is dealing with Trump and Musk
4 days, 21 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Neither money nor Musk should control our politicians
5 days, 21 hours 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 …

Elon Musk seeks fresh UK elections, release of British far-right figurehead in attack against Keir Starmer
6 days, 22 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 …

Elon Musk attacks Keir Starmer’s Labour government with UK investment claim
1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 5 days ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

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 …

Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

Want to see off Farage, Sir Keir? There’s one thing you need...
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Want to see off Farage, Sir Keir? There’s one thing you need...

The Independent  

The extraordinary poll showing Reform UK has overtaken the Labour Party in popularity can be attributed to many factors. A hostile response to Labour’s £40bn tax grab in the Budget; a series of missteps by Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves – and a lack of any overall sense of direction – are just three. Unlike Farage, Starmer suffers from a …

Farage’s Reform UK in poll surge as Labour loses support after Starmer reset
1 month ago

Farage’s Reform UK in poll surge as Labour loses support after Starmer reset

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. The polling of 1,644 voters took place in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s reset …

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 …

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 …

Keir Starmer told to deploy Nigel Farage as bridge to Donald Trump and Elon Musk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer told to deploy Nigel Farage as bridge to Donald Trump and 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 Lord Peter Mandelson has urged Sir Keir Starmer to use Nigel …

Why Musk is taking on Starmer over far-right riots
5 months ago

Why Musk is taking on Starmer over far-right riots

The Independent  

Elon Musk is now an expert on London’s ugly riots. According to the businessman turned leading authority on world affairs in places he’s probably never visited, it is now “inevitable” that the UK is headed for “civil war”. He’s also been trolling prime minister Keir Starmer about the Rotherham grooming gang scandal, and even implied that communities are treated differently …

How Nigel Farage took over my hometown – and why Keir Starmer should be very worried
6 months ago

How Nigel Farage took over my hometown – and why Keir Starmer should be very worried

The Independent  

Almost exactly 20 years ago, on June 14, 2004, I sat in my mum’s living room, turned on the TV, and watched footage of my hometown, Boston, in Lincolnshire, burning. By the time Brexit came around over a decade later, Boston’s migrant population – who almost exclusively do necessary “back-breaking” field and factory work in Lincolnshire’s vast food and agriculture …

'The revolt is underway': Nigel Farage's Reform UK likely to win double-digit seats
6 months ago

'The revolt is underway': Nigel Farage's Reform UK likely to win double-digit seats

Firstpost  

As per 2024 UK election result prediction, Reform UK, a re-brand of the Brexit Party that Farage founded in 2018, is expected to secure 13 seats – the first time a party on Britain’s far-right fringes has won more than a single seat Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage has claimed to have kickstarted a “revolt against the establishment”, after exit polls …

UK's Farage hails establishment 'revolt' after election gains
6 months ago

UK's Farage hails establishment 'revolt' after election gains

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage claimed to have kickstarted a "revolt against the establishment", as his hard-right party made significant gains in UK election results announced early Friday. Reform UK, a re-brand of the Brexit Party that Farage founded in 2018, had won four seats after around four-fifths of the UK's 650 constituencies had declared their results. "This is just …

Britain goes to the polls, and a wipeout is in the works. What to know about the election
6 months, 1 week ago

Britain goes to the polls, and a wipeout is in the works. What to know about the election

LA Times  

On Thursday, British voters appear almost certain to embrace momentous political change, handing the ruling Conservatives what could be a defeat of historic proportions, and casting their lot with the center-left Labor Party. The widely forecast result — a resounding Labor win — would end Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s 20-month tenure, and usher in a new government led by Keir …

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 …

‘Britain’s on its knees’: The broken UK town backing Nigel Farage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Britain’s on its knees’: The broken UK town backing Nigel Farage

Al Jazeera  

Clacton-on-Sea, with high unemployment and low immigration, looks set to finally deliver the right-wing populist to parliament on his eighth attempt. He’s much cleverer than I am.” Reform’s ‘contract’ Reform, formerly known as the Brexit Party and founded by Farage, has branded its manifesto as a “contract”. Toby James, professor of politics and public policy at the University of East …

Outrage as U.K. hard-right leader says West provoked Ukraine war
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Outrage as U.K. hard-right leader says West provoked Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's anti-immigration Reform U.K. party, faced strong criticism on Saturday after saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, Mr. Farage said "we have provoked this war", while adding that "of course" it was Russian president Vladimir Putin's "fault". Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that Mr. …

2024 UK Elections: Far-right leader Farage claims West provoked Ukraine war; Tories, Labour hit back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 UK Elections: Far-right leader Farage claims West provoked Ukraine war; Tories, Labour hit back

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's anti-immigration Reform UK party, faced strong criticism Saturday after saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, Farage said "we've provoked this war," while adding that "of course" it was Russian President Vladimir Putin's "fault." Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that Farage's claim was …

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 …

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 …

Populist campaigner Nigel Farage makes an about-face and says he will run in the UK election
7 months ago

Populist campaigner Nigel Farage makes an about-face and says he will run in the UK election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Pro-Brexit, anti-immigration campaigner Nigel Farage stepped back into front-line British politics on Monday, announcing he will take the helm of the right-wing party Reform U.K. and run for Parliament in the July 4 election. The favorite is Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, who pledged Monday to keep the U.K.’s nuclear weapons as he seeks to dispel criticisms that …

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 …

Nigel Farage gets his way, and last laugh: Brexit is coming
4 years, 11 months ago

Nigel Farage gets his way, and last laugh: Brexit is coming

Associated Press  

STRASBOURG, France — Nigel Farage, the self-declared “pantomime villain” of Brexit, is leaving his favorite theater — the European Union’s parliament in Strasbourg — this week with a sense of mission accomplished. Everyone thought it was hilarious,” Farage told The Associated Press in an interview, speaking about his early days in the EU legislature in the late 1990s. On top …

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