Elon Musk has said Reform UK needs a “new leader” because Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes”.
The X owner posted the tweet on Sunday following days of headlines over his comments about the historic grooming scandal that took place across UK towns and cities more than a decade ago.
Mr Musk has criticised both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips for the government’s handling of the scandal and has praised far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court.
Mr Musk endorsed the far-right activist and claimed Robinson was “telling the truth” about grooming gangs, writing on X: “Free Tommy Robinson”.
Yesterday at a party conference, Reform leader Mr Farage distanced himself from Robinson, saying the jailed activist was “not what we need”.
Asked about Mr Musk’s support for Robinson, Mr Farage told GB News: “He sees Robinson as one of these people that fought against the grooming gangs. But of course the truth is Tommy Robinson’s in prison not for that, but for contempt of court.”
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