Elon Musk is backing Nigel Farage’s bid for British prime minister with a reported $100 million donation to the Reform UK Party. The tech billionaire, who previously supported liberal policies but shifted rightward to support Donald Trump, aims to influence British politics ahead of the next election.
Musk, who has declared war on current Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, used his social media platform X to warn citizens of a potential civil war in the UK earlier this year. The government accused him of heightening tensions during riots, but some experts see Musk’s involvement as a chance for near-limitless anti-government advertisements.
Lord Mandelson, a Labour party operator tipped to become the next UK ambassador to Washington, views Musk as a “technological phenomenon” that Britain should not ignore. However, Starmer disputes this, saying he has a good relationship with Musk and shares his admiration for Donald Trump.
The donation would likely be made through the British branch of Musk’s social media company X, allowing him to circumvent overseas laws that restrict foreign donations to political parties. This move has sparked debate about the role of tech giants in politics and their potential impact on the electoral process.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/elon-musk-nigel-farage-uk-34225517