Musk, the world's richest person and a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration party ahead of elections slated in February, and has repeatedly commented on British politics,

The Tesla CEO has reportedly sought information on the possibility of building support for alternative British political movements—particularly the Nigel Farage-led right-wing Reform UK party—ahead of the next general elections in the country,

Billionaire and owner of X Elon Musk has attacked Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour government over its response to grooming gangs in the UK. Pressure has mounted on the prime minister after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips denied requests for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation and grooming in Oldham.