Elon Musk called for Nigel Farage to step down as leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, a surprising reversal from the U.S. billionaire’s earlier support for the Brexit campaigner. “The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes,” Musk posted on his social media platform, X, on Sunday.
Musk’s comment followed Farage’s claim that Musk’s backing had made Reform “cool.” The party, which secured 14% of the vote and five parliamentary seats in last July’s national election, aims to challenge the Labour and Conservative parties.
Farage dismissed Musk’s critique, reaffirming his stance against aligning with controversial figures like anti-Muslim activist Tommy Robinson, distancing himself from Musk’s apparent support of Robinson.
Musk’s political interventions have stirred controversy, including his endorsement of Germany’s far-right AfD party and criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over handling child abuse cases. Starmer has declined to comment on Musk’s criticisms.
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