Musk: Reform Party needs a new leader Farage: On this, I am afraid I disagree...

NIGEL Farage has hit back at Elon Musk after the billionaire suggested that Reform UK needs a new leader.

- Martyn Brown

The world's richest man sensationally turned on his supposed ally, saying he should leave the top job.

Mr Musk, a friend and aide to incoming US president Donald Trump, wrote on his social media platform X: "The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn't have what it takes."

The bombshell came after the tech tycoon had spent the past week wading into British politics over sexabuse gangs, backing jailed far-Right activist Tommy Robinson.

Mr Farage quickly reposted Mr Musk's post, stating: "Well, this is a surprise! Elon is a remarkable individual but on this I am afraid I disagree.

"My view remains that Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles."

The stunning blow comes after Mr Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met Mr Musk last month at Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

The pair are said to have discussed the Tesla motor boss donating large sums to Reform.

Later Mr Farage said that Mr Musk - worth around £400billion - was giving "serious thought" to it.

"Money was discussed. We are in negotiations about whether he can help," Mr Farage said.