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.

  • aqwxcvbnji [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
    15·
    3 days ago

    Tony Robinson was active in the British national party, an openly fascist organisation. He’s now serving an 18-month prison sentence. If Musk is supporting Robinson, and says Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” because he doesn’t support him, he’s saying that Farage isn’t right-wing enough.

    • darko8472English
      8·
      2 days ago

      Tommy, not Tony. Tony Robinson is a national treasure best remembered for Black Adder, Maid Marian and her Merry Men and Time Team.