Elon Musk has publicly criticized Nigel Farage, calling for a new leader for the Reform UK party. The dispute stems from Farage's stance on jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whom Musk believes should be released.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks during the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)In a post on X, the social media platform he owns. Musk said: “The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes.” It comes after Farage moved to distance himself from jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who Musk has said should be released from prison.
He said: “Everyone says, well, what about comments on Tommy Robinson? Look, my position is perfectly clear on that. I never wanted Tommy Robinson to join UKIP, I don’t want him to join Reform UK, and he won’t be.”“But of course the truth is Tommy Robinson’s in prison not for that, but for contempt of court,” he said. Mr Farage added: “We’re a political party aiming to win the next general election. He’s not what we need.” Responding to Musk’s comments on X, Farage said: “Well, this is a surprise! Elon is a remarkable individual but on this I am afraid I disagree. My view remains that Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles.” Musk’s comments are all the more surprising given the fact Farage lavished praise on him earlier today amid the backlash to his attacks on the government over its response to the child grooming scandal. On Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, the Reform UK leader defended comments he has made about Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips.His comments came after Phillips turned down a request from Oldham Council for there to be a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in the town., who he accused of failing to prosecute the gangs when he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service between 2008 and 201
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