Elon Musk backs farmer Rupert Lowe to take over Reform UK

Nigel Farage sidelined by billionaire following disagreement on Tommy Robinson

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Elon Musk has suggested Reform UK leader Nigel Farage could be replaced by farmer and MP Rupert Lowe
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Elon Musk has suggested Reform UK leader Nigel Farage could be replaced by farmer and MP Rupert Lowe

Farmer and Reform UK Business and Agriculture spokesperson Rupert Lowe has said he is standing by current party leader Nigel Farage after being touted as a possible replacement by billionaire businessman...

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