Elon Musk's Retweet Sparks Right-Wing Split in Makerfield By-election
Elon Musk's retweet supporting Reform rival Restore UK has drawn criticism from Nigel Farage, who claims it is splitting the right-wing vote and could cost Reform UK a win in the Makerfield by-election. The incident highlights a growing division within right-wing political factions.
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Musk retweet signals rightwing split that could help Burnham in Makerfield byelection
Far-right party set up by former Reform MP appears to be taking some support from Farage Andy Burnham is unlikely to be Elon Musk’s first pick to be prime minister of the UK. But an intervention by the US tech billionaire on behalf of a far-right offshoot of Reform UK is one of several signs that a divided right wing could deliver the Makerfield seat to the Manchester mayor. On 18 June, Burnham will fight a byelection in Greater Manchester, and polls have him only slightly ahead of Reform’s c...
By Helena Horton
Read full article →Farage hits out at Elon Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in Makerfield byelection
Nigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s party
By Athena Stavrou
Read full article →Nigel Farage says Elon Musk is 'splitting the right' and could cost Reform UK a byelection win
Recent polling suggests that it’s a close contest between Reform UK and Labour’s Andy Burnham.
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