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American billionaire businessman Elon Musk is now planning to interfere in British politics. According to reports, Musk is considering donating around $100 million (Rs 850 crore) to a British political party called Reform UK. This move could significantly impact the British parliamentary elections to be held in 2024.
Stir in British politics
After this news there is turmoil in British politics. If Musk does this, it will be the largest political donation in British history. Political experts believe that this will have a deep impact on British politics.
Discussion started from meeting in Florida
The matter came to a head when a meeting took place at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. In this meeting:
- elon musk,
- Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK Party.
- And another rich man was involved.
According to sources, in this meeting there was an open discussion on Musk giving financial help to Reform UK.
Musk’s interference in US elections
This is not the first time that Elon Musk has given financial help in politics.
- He donated $270 million to Donald Trump’s campaign during the US elections.
- Nigel Farage is considered to be Trump’s biggest British supporter.
- Farage has confirmed the discussions related to Musk and said that talks are ongoing on this topic.
Donation rules and Musk’s status in Britain
Political parties in the UK are allowed to accept unlimited donations for election expenses, provided the donor is a UK voter or a UK registered company.
- Twitter UK Ltd., the British arm of Elon Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter), is registered in London.
- Due to this, there will be no legal hurdle for Musk in making this donation.
However, critics have termed it as foreign interference and have demanded that Britain’s Electoral Commission impose strict rules.
Nigel Farage’s plans and Reform UK agenda
Nigel Farage, who is the founder of the Reform UK party in 2021, is known for his hard-right ideology.
- Farage opposes anti-immigration policies and green energy targets.
- This party has played a major role in the Brexit movement.
- Farage believes that with Musk’s support, his party can change the political landscape in Britain.
Reaction of British leaders
British leaders have expressed concern over Musk’s possible financial help.
- The Labor Party has called for this to be a foreign influence and has demanded tightening of donation rules.
- Critics say this move could create instability in British politics.
Musk’s interests and British politics
There is no clarity yet about Musk’s intentions.
- His interest in Britain raises many questions.
- However, it is clear that if Musk reforms give economic help to the UK, it can affect the outcome of UK politics and elections in a big way.