
Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to step aside as leader of Reform UK, suggesting in a post on X that the party needs new leadership. Farage, who has led the party to significant gains in British politics, rejected the notion, emphasizing his commitment to its core principles.
Farage began his political career fighting the European Union (EU) as a member of the European Parliament. His leadership in the Brexit campaign brought global attention to his mission of protecting British sovereignty and pushing back against EU overreach.
The disagreement reportedly stems from Farage’s refusal to welcome activist Tommy Robinson into Reform UK. Farage stated, “Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles,” drawing a clear line on the party’s values.
Elon Musk has just dragged Nigel Farage 🤭 pic.twitter.com/PHGKO8Hn6j
— Lorraine King (@lorrainemking) January 5, 2025
Farage triples down on lying and smearing @TRobinsonNewEra in public, expecting he can pull the wool over Elon Musk's eyes.
Good luck.pic.twitter.com/aNiw1V9OSw https://t.co/hP6pLkHZFu
— Jonathan Wong (@WGthink) January 7, 2025
Musk’s recent focus on the European immigration crisis has been applauded, but his criticism of Farage has sparked questions. While Musk has highlighted issues like grooming gangs in England, his challenge to Farage’s leadership has been seen as overstepping by some observers.
This morning, @elonmusk told @Nigel_Farage he’s not dumb and knows about Tommy Robinson’s contempt case.
Maybe Musk sees what many of us already know that Farage acts like controlled opposition. The real question is why Tommy broke contempt in the first place. Could it be to… pic.twitter.com/DbHQBdWmFB
— Danny Roscoe (@DANNYUNFILTERED) January 5, 2025
I'll never forget when @Nigel_Farage verbally slaughtered former eu president Herman von Rompuy! Im glad he's back, the UK needs him desperately. pic.twitter.com/57K3vlMQgR
— MEMIS (@MemIngenjoeren) June 13, 2024
Reform UK, under Farage, has won seats in Parliament and drawn support from millions of voters. The party’s policies on immigration and national sovereignty have positioned it as a leading conservative force in British politics.
Throwback:
Nigel Farage, the new leader of Reform, infuriated EU bureaucrats as he led a group of British MEP’s proudly waving British flags during Brexit.
The EU Parliament then cut off his microphone after he stood up to celebrate the UK officially leaving the EU. pic.twitter.com/S7tY8g3zZg
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 3, 2024
👏👏👏 Le message de @Nigel_Farage aux peuples européens :
L'#UE vous a fait perdre votre souveraineté et vous êtes gouvernés par des gens qui ne sont pas responsables devant vous!
"Je veux que le #Brexit lance un débat dans le reste de l'Europe… " pic.twitter.com/jKTArxMCbK— ⓩZia Battina (@Girolata20) January 31, 2020
Leaders within Reform UK, including Richard Tice and Zia Yusuf, have publicly supported Farage, affirming his role as the driving force behind the party’s success.
🚨BREAKING: Nigel Farage says Elon Musk trolls Keir Starmer because he ‘locks people up who say nasty things on facebook.’
Nigel has triggered every libtard in Britain tonight. Completely destroying them all. pic.twitter.com/IZKfjBxZi2
— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) December 5, 2024
Farage Says Reform Party Will Win With or Without Elon Musk‘s Money https://t.co/wGaVu4e7eU via @BreitbartNews
Really? They took a donation from their new Chairman.— Hemlock Dreams (@AHewitt973255) January 7, 2025
Two wretched, wretched mistakes from @Nigel_Farage – caving in to Islam and then praising it.
That said, Elon Musk needs to wind his neck in and grow up. pic.twitter.com/5v2OtvwT4k
— Guy's Channel (@Politic56721677) January 5, 2025