Chris Mason: Is this the clearest proof yet Musk wants to get involved in UK politics?

Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with Elon Musk but no figure has been agreed on.

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Musk faces early test of political power with online safety bill

Elon Musk’s eleventh-hour support for a child online safety bill is creating an early test of the tech billionaire and Trump ally’s influence on Capitol Hill. Musk over the weekend called for the ...
The Hill - 6d
Chris Mason: Assad's fall leaves UK with political dilemma

The overthrow of the Assad regime leaves the UK needing to make some difficult decisions.
BBC News - Dec. 9
Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding

Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...
The Guardian - Dec. 8
Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK

Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7
Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France

And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.
BBC News - Dec. 7
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics

The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain. Elon Musk appears to have many obsessions. The world’s richest man is evangelical about ...
The Guardian - Dec. 7
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.
BBC News - Dec. 6
Chris Mason: Prime minister seeks to take control after bumpy start

It was not a relaunch - so why did the PM's big speech feel like the launch of a new manifesto?
BBC News - Dec. 5
Chris Mason: Is PM's speech an ‘emergency relaunch’?

The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding, the NHS and pre-school education.
BBC News - Dec. 5