A dividing line has opened up between the world's richest man and Reform leader Nigel Farage over the former's support for jailed activist Tommy Robinson.

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 historical grooming scandal that took place across UK towns and cities more than a decade ago.

Although Mr Musk is in agreement with Mr Farage and the Conservatives that there should be another national inquiry, a dividing line has emerged between the tech billionaire and the Reform leader over the former’s support for jailed activist Tommy Robinson.

Shortly after Musk’s post, Mr 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.”

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His comments about Mr Farage will be embarrassing for Reform, who have been courting the billionaire and soon-to-be efficiency tsar of the incoming president-elect Donald Trump.

    • SouthEndSunset@lemm.ee
      51·
      3 days ago

      Short version …we have a “grooming gang” (ie paedophile) problem in the U.K., many are Muslim, apparently there was an enquiry but the results got hidden, by the previous ruling party, the Conservatives.

      • sunzu2@thebrainbin.org
        3·
        3 days ago

        Are the gangs affiliated with rich people getting access or just peasants trafficng peasants children for other peasants to abuse?

        Or the angle here it got buried not to piss off Muslims? Why would conservatives care to “protect” the Muslims then?

        • wewbullEnglish
          4·
          3 days ago

          The latter as I remember it. The allegations were that police were turning a blind eye to crimes under UK law for fear of “targeting” certain communities.

          Tories tend to always support the police.