Nigel Farage has broken his silence after Elon Musk made a surprise demand, calling for the Reform UK leader to be replaced.
In a furious spat on Twitter, Musk claimed the Clacton MP “doesn't have what it takes” after ruling out allowing Tommy Robinson to join his party.
He wrote: “The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes.”
Now in an update, released just before 3pm, Farage appeared to be “surprised” by Musk’s outburst.
Musk claimed Farage 'doesn't have what it takes'
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“Well, this is a surprise! Elon is a remarkable individual but on this I am afraid I disagree,” he said.
“My view remains that Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles.”
Nigel Farage had previously claimed Elon Musk will help Reform UK
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