Gymshark founder urges Elon Musk style government adviser for UK

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 The founder of British athleisure-wear brand Gymshark has urged the government to take a US-style approach and allow business leaders like to Elon Musk to influence UK policy. “If the question is, ‘do you think bringing in competent business people to support the Government in their policies?’, then of course my answer would be ‘yes’.” Mr Musk’s involvement with both Trump’s election campaign and his influence on his future policy has sparked concern among critics on both sides of the Atlantic. open image in gallery The Tesla boss, who bought social media platform X in 2022, was a key factor in the president elect’s successful bid to return to the White House. I know that it’s not in a great place at the moment but I don’t think I would leave.” open image in gallery Ben Francis, Gymshark founder Mr Francis has come a long way from sewing gym gear himself in his parent’s garage after dropping out of university to pursue his dream.