Elon Musk wants to change Britain — here's his man for the job

Elon Musk dedicates hundreds of posts to British politics, attacking leaders and promoting Rupert Lowe and his new party. According to the Wall Street Journal, his involvement is shaking up the right-wing struggles in the kingdom. Musk reinstated Tommy Robinson's account on X, which had been suspended, and Robinson thanked him for funding legal expenses. The connection between Musk and Lowe has moved beyond the internet, with Lowe visiting Austin and meeting Musk. Musk previously supported Nigel Farage but abandoned him in January 2026, leading to a split on the right and a Labour victory in by-elections.

Elon Musk dedicates hundreds of posts to British politics, attacking leaders and promoting Rupert Lowe and his new party. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, his involvement is shaking up the right-wing struggles in the kingdom. Musk reinstated Tommy Robinson's account on X, which had been suspended for abusive behavior, and Robinson thanked him for funding legal expenses. The two joined forces after a mass stabbing was falsely attributed to a Muslim immigrant, sparking riots. In response, Musk tweeted that "civil war is inevitable," sparking outrage, especially since police clarified the suspect was born in Wales. The connection between Musk and Lowe has moved beyond the internet. Lowe visited Austin, met with Musk, and even appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast. Lowe claims Musk did not provide him direct assistance, but data shows he earned about $150,000 from the platform as a member of parliament. Meanwhile, Robinson found himself in Russia, where he shared a video with Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk. Previously, Musk supported Nigel Farage and even met with him. However, in January 2026 he abandoned him, apparently due to his refusal to support Robinson. The rift led to a by-election where a candidate from the "Reclaim Britain" party garnered about 7% of the vote at Farage's expense. The result was a Labour victory, and the winning candidate Andy Burnham quickly leveraged this to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. Analysts warn that Musk's moves are only splitting the right and strengthening Labour, while authorities fear his ability to incite violence from afar.