Farage hits out at Elon Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in Makerfield byelection
Nigel Farage has criticized Elon Musk for supporting the Reform rival Restore UK in the Makerfield by-election. Farage warned that Musk's involvement could split the right-wing vote, potentially benefiting Labour's Andy Burnham. The election is closely contested, with recent polls showing a narrow lead for Burnham over Reform's candidate.
- ▪Nigel Farage has expressed concern over Elon Musk's support for the Restore UK party in the Makerfield by-election.
- ▪Farage believes Musk's actions could divide the right-wing vote, aiding Labour's Andy Burnham.
- ▪Recent polls indicate a tight race, with Burnham leading by just three percentage points over Reform's candidate.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsFarage hits out at Elon Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in Makerfield byelectionNigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s partyAthena Stavrou Monday 25 May 2026 11:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983035","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-elon-musk-rupert-lowe-makerfield-b2983035.html","title":"Farage hits out at Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in byelection"}}Nigel Farage clashes with Beth Rigby…
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