Musk has reportedly inquired about the feasibility of rallying support for right-wing populist parties, such as Reform UK, to force a change in the UK leadership before the next election
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UK PM Keir Starmer (L) and US-based billionaire Elon Musk (R). Reuters
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly discussed strategies to destabilise UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government before the next general election with his band of right-wing allies.
Musk, a close confidant of US President-elect Donald Trump, is said to be exploring how he and his right-wing partners might influence British politics beyond his criticism of Starmer on his social media platform, X.
Support for alternative political movements
Musk has reportedly inquired about the feasibility of rallying support for right-wing populist parties, such as Reform UK, to force a change in the UK leadership before the next election, Financial Times reported citing individuals familiar with the matter.
Under Britain’s parliamentary system, prime ministers lead the government by commanding a majority in the House of Commons.
Historical precedents exist for prime ministers like Tony Blair and Boris Johnson stepping down mid-term due to waning popularity.
Musk’s continued targeting of Starmer
In recent months, Musk has taken an increasingly vocal stance on UK politics, with a particular focus on criticising Starmer’s Labour government.
Over the past week, Musk called for a national inquiry into historic grooming cases involving the sexual exploitation of girls in several UK