"President" Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
hours after Farage described the billionaire businessman as “a hero”,
in what is likely to be a preview of how a chaotic Donald Trump could affect British politics.

Farage, who is also the de facto owner of Reform, “doesn’t have what it takes”,
Musk said on X, the social media platform he owns, less than three weeks after the pair held seemingly warm talks at Trump’s Florida home.
“The Reform party needs a new leader,” he wrote.

Musk, 53, who has sent a mass of largely misleading posts in recent days about a series of aspects of UK politics, appeared to endorse #Rupert #Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP, as a possible replacement, saying statements he had read from Lowe “make a lot of sense”.

Later, Lowe backed Farage, posting on X:
“Nigel is leader of Reform. He made Brexit happen, and for that I will always be grateful.
“I look forward to working with Nigel and the entire team to continue to hold this incompetent Labour party to account, democratise our own party, win the next election and form a Reform government.”

The sudden change of heart from Musk is highly embarrassing for Farage,
who had just spent much of a TV interview earlier on Sunday refusing to condemn the businessman for inflammatory comments about Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips,
including calling the latter a “rape genocide apologist”.

Farage, 60, indicated Musk’s statement could be connected to a disagreement about #Tommy #Robinson,
the jailed far-right anti-Islam agitator whom Musk has characterised as a political prisoner,
but whom Farage condemns.

“Well, this is a surprise!” Farage wrote on X after Musk’s tweet.
“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.”

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/05/farage-refuses-to-condemn-free-speech-hero-musks-remarks-on-jess-phillips?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The Guardian · Jan 5Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for new leader of ReformBy Peter Walker

**Franz Graf** @hikingdude@mastodon.social · Oct 5, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

Franz Graf @hikingdude@mastodon.social

Hi friends, here are the last two #photos from our visit to the #zoo.

I guess I spent ways more time watching the #lion than trying to get a photo of him. I was just happy that he was moving around.

The little #ibex reminded me of the day in the mountains where I first encountered them in the wild. - I really should go there again.

Anyways. I hope you enjoy the photos!

In this image, we see a majestic lion walking through a dense forest. The lion is the focal point of the scene, with its powerful stance and golden fur standing out against the lush greenery of the woods. The background is filled with tall trees and thick vegetation, creating a natural habitat for the lion. The colors in the image are predominantly brown and green, enhancing the earthy and wild feel of the setting. The lion's presence exudes strength and grace as it moves confidently through its natural environment, showcasing the beauty of wildlife in the wilderness.

In this image, we see two goats lying on a rock in a natural outdoor setting. The goats are surrounded by grass and trees, showcasing a typical wildlife habitat. One of the goats has horns on its head, adding to the rugged and wild aesthetic of the scene. The colors in the image are predominantly grey and black, with a hint of yellow as the accent color. The composition is peaceful and serene, capturing a moment of relaxation for these terrestrial animals.

#TierparkHellabrunn #münchen #löwe

**Katrin Rönicke** @dieKadda@newsie.social · Jul 23, 2023

Jul 23, 2023

Katrin Rönicke @dieKadda@newsie.social

Was ich schon seit Tagen mit mir herumschleppe: Für mich ist auf dem Video eindeutig eine Kuh - vielleicht auch Kälbchen - und kein Wildschwein! #Löwe

**Claudia Zahn** @Adrenochrome@mastodon.social · Jul 22, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

Claudia Zahn @Adrenochrome@mastodon.social

#Berlin #Löwe #Löwin

**Sascha Pallenberg** @pallenberg@mastodon.social · Jul 21, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

Sascha Pallenberg @pallenberg@mastodon.social

Und wir haben die ganze Zeit gedacht, dass Loewen in #Deutschland seit tausenden Jahren ausgestorben sind.

So kann man sich irren...

#Löwin #Löwe

**kernpanik** @kernpanik@chaos.social · Jul 21, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

kernpanik @kernpanik@chaos.social

Guten Morgen!

Spannendste Frage des Tages: Ob in #Berlin heute endlich jemandem auffallen wird, dass der Schwanz des Tieres in dem verwackelten Video nur halb so lang und halb so dick ist, wie es bei einem #Löwen der Fall wäre … dafür aber genauso lang und genauso dick, wie man es bei einem Wildschwein erwarten würde?

#Löwin #Sommerloch