The British leader is taking great pains to charm Trump, while also hoping to hold back at home the growing influence of Reform UK, a populist, anti-immigration party that Musk has endorsed.
Now, Musk’s growing infatuation with Tommy Robinson has positioned the billionaire as an idol for Britain’s online far-right community.
Elon Musk has endorsed Nigel Farage's populist party Reform UK, which is rivalling Britain's two major groups in public support.
And for Starmer, Musk can’t be entirely ignored.
For leading politicians across Britain’s ideological divide, Musk brings a heady mix of opportunity and risk.
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