Elon Musk Sparks New Controversy by Backing Tommy Robinson Amid Farage Feud

Published: 27 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited political tensions in the United Kingdom by publicly supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, delivering a sharp rebuke to former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage in the process. Musk, who owns Tesla and the social media platform X, referred to Farage as “weak sauce who will do nothing” while endorsing Advance UK, a new hard-right political party formed by Ben Habib, the former deputy leader of Reform UK, and reportedly supported by Robinson

The comments from Musk came in response to a post by Robinson, who was recently released on police bail in connection with an assault earlier this month. Robinson had been calling on Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK MP and vocal critic of Farage, to join the newly formed Advance UK. Musk appeared to seize on the moment to underline his lack of confidence in Farage’s political agenda, particularly in relation to migration policy, stating, “Advance UK will actually drive change. Farage is weak sauce who will do nothing.”

The tech billionaire’s intervention comes shortly after he criticized Farage’s plans to manage migration, remarking, “Unfortunately, the reality is that Farage will do almost nothing to protect Britain. That is obvious.” The statements mark a continuation of Musk’s involvement in UK political affairs, following his earlier endorsement in January of Rupert Lowe over Farage. Musk’s comments emerge just hours after Farage publicly praised him as a “hero” and suggested that Musk’s support enhanced the party’s appeal. The praise came not long after Farage met with Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, highlighting the international dimension of these political interactions.

Farage has made clear his reluctance to collaborate with Robinson, and the billionaire’s backing of the activist appears to have deepened the divide. A Reform UK source, responding to Musk’s remarks, stated, “They’re all welcome to each other,” signaling a dismissive stance toward the ongoing conflict.

The tensions between Farage and Lowe have intensified over the past several months. The feud began when Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP, publicly accused Farage of adopting a messianic approach to leadership and hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the party at the next election. Following these remarks, Lowe was suspended from Reform UK and reported to the police over alleged threats toward the party’s then-chairman, Zia Yusuf. Prosecutors later confirmed that Lowe would not face criminal charges, but the discord has left the party fractured and embroiled in public controversy.

In parallel, Lowe has launched his own right-wing party, Restore Britain, from which he has continued to publicly critique Farage’s policies, particularly on migration, which he described as “weak.” The interplay of these rival factions, combined with Musk’s high-profile intervention, has elevated tensions within the British right-wing political landscape, drawing attention from both national and international media.

The episode underscores the increasingly prominent role of global figures like Musk in domestic UK politics, particularly on social media platforms where endorsements and criticisms can rapidly influence public perception. As Reform UK navigates internal disputes and the emergence of competing parties such as Advance UK and Restore Britain, the relationships between key political figures, activists, and influential supporters continue to shape the evolving narrative.

The English Chronicle Online will continue to provide updates on the ongoing disputes among Farage, Lowe, Robinson, and Musk’s involvement, offering detailed coverage of developments in the UK’s political right.