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Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics

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Billionaire is reported to be thinking of becoming the biggest donor in history with a rumoured 80 m payment to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.

Musk was radicalised by his frustration at lockdowns, according to Musk watchers.

The billionaire is reportedly turning his interest to Britain after backing up his online criticism of the government.

Last high-profile engagement in the UK was in November last year , when he attended the inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park , home of the Enigma code breakers.

Former government adviser said discussing AI policy is probably the best way Labour could build a serviceable relationship with Musk.

Musk ’s decision to platform, engage with and amplify extreme figures in the UK is having a tangible effect on our politics and on our streets.” Musk has been approached for comment..

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