Nigel Farage, the architect of Brexit now gunning for Britain’s Labour government, thinks he has an ace up his sleeve.
The leader of Britain’s Reform UK Party has in recent days been talking up a partnership with Elon Musk, billionaire tech boss and a key adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Citing “leading businessmen and Conservative Party officials,” The Times this weekend reported on fears among Farage’s political opponents in the U.K. that the world’s richest man is even about to get out his checkbook — to the tune of $100 million — and support Farage’s fight.
Farage told the paper he did not know whether Musk would give his party — which took chunks out of the Conservative Party’s vote in this year’s election and now has eyes on Labour — any cash.
But he said: “All I can say is that I’m in touch with him and he is very supportive of my policy positions.
“We both share a friendship with Donald Trump and Trump has said good things about me in front of Musk. We’ve got a good relationship with him.”
Last week, Farage hinted at help from Musk, owner of social media giant X, as he seeks to replicate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November.
Responding to questions from journalists, Farage said: “Are Trump and Elon going to support me in the run up to 2029? Well, that’s what friends are for, isn’t it?”
The feeling appears to be mutual.
Politico
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