Right-minded pals? Why Musk wants to put his money behind Farage's Reform UK
The Guardian|December 23, 2024
The get-together last week of Elon Musk, Nigel Farage and Reform UK's treasurer, Nick Candy, wasn't just a gathering of Donald Trump fans. It was a meeting of minds.
Ben Quinn Dan Milmo
Right-minded pals? Why Musk wants to put his money behind Farage's Reform UK

Immigration, culture wars and shrinking the public sector all feature highly on their political agendas, developed under the umbrella of Trump's "make America great again" (Maga) vision.

"We only have one more chance left to save the west, and we can do great things together," said Farage afterwards.

News of the meeting also revived speculation that Musk could donate as much as $100m (£80m) to Reform UK, even though there are signs that such a move might actually be opposed by voters.

A ban on wealthy foreign nationals being able to give large sums to British political parties was backed by 55% of respondents to a survey by Survation for the campaign group 38 Degrees.

This story is from the December 23, 2024 edition of The Guardian.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the December 23, 2024 edition of The Guardian.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE GUARDIANView All
Stokes faces three months out but vows to fight back
The Guardian

Stokes faces three months out but vows to fight back

Ben Stokes said he was prepared to go through \"blood, sweat and tears\" for England after it was announced he will undergo surgery in January and is out of action for at least three months with a torn hamstring.

time-read
1 min  |
December 24, 2024
'Huge blow' Saka's hamstring tear leaves Arsenal scrambling for options
The Guardian

'Huge blow' Saka's hamstring tear leaves Arsenal scrambling for options

Mikel Arteta has said he and Arsenal must find a way to cope without Bukayo Saka after confirming the England forward is set to be sidelined for \"many weeks\" due to the hamstring injury he sustained against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 24, 2024
'We have to change for the better': Kulusevski on what's next for Spurs
The Guardian

'We have to change for the better': Kulusevski on what's next for Spurs

Forward says his side need to evolve after Sunday's painful defeat to leaders Liverpool

time-read
3 mins  |
December 24, 2024
Juric vows 'death metal football' style for Saints
The Guardian

Juric vows 'death metal football' style for Saints

Southampton's new manager, Ivan Juric, says he plans to implement an aggressive style of play similar to death metal, his favourite genre of music.

time-read
1 min  |
December 24, 2024
Liverpool's lead at the top is due to much more than good luck
The Guardian

Liverpool's lead at the top is due to much more than good luck

They may have faced some teams at the right time but Slot has improved players to the extent it is their title to lose

time-read
3 mins  |
December 24, 2024
The Guardian

Amorim given free rein over Rashford call

Ruben Amorim's exclusion of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United's past three match-day squads is solely his decision, with the head coach under no pressure from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's football department.

time-read
1 min  |
December 24, 2024
'We do what the police cannot': Fanprojekte face battle to survive
The Guardian

'We do what the police cannot': Fanprojekte face battle to survive

A German court case threatens the existence of projects that play a crucial social-work role with football fans

time-read
5 mins  |
December 24, 2024
'It's opened my mind': inside the FA's all-female coaching course
The Guardian

'It's opened my mind': inside the FA's all-female coaching course

WSL stars past and present have signed up to an A licence course that aims to boost the number of female coaches

time-read
4 mins  |
December 24, 2024
Clayton edges past Mansell in sudden-death thriller
The Guardian

Clayton edges past Mansell in sudden-death thriller

Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and book his place in the third round of the PDC world championship after an epic contest at Alexandra Palace.

time-read
1 min  |
December 24, 2024
Fury ceased clowning to push Usyk to his limits but this special champion always finds a new gear
The Guardian

Fury ceased clowning to push Usyk to his limits but this special champion always finds a new gear

Once upon a time, the world stopped to watch when the heavyweight championship was at stake. Oleksandr Usyk's unanimous-decision triumph over Tyson Fury in Riyadh on Saturday was barely noticed.

time-read
4 mins  |
December 24, 2024