Elon Musk turns on Farage – urges party to appoint a new leader

Elon Musk's sharp pivot from Nigel Farage to fierce criticism of the Reform UK leader has rocked British politics, amplifying tensions in the early months of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Once aligned, Musk now questions Farage's leadership while continuing to target Starmer and Labour. The Tesla CEO's escalating interventions, from endorsing far-right figures to challenging UK policies, underscore the unpredictable influence of Musk and the Trump era on Britain's volatile political landscape.

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By Andrew Atkinson and Greg Ritchie

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