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— Elon Musk met British right-winger Nigel Farage at Mar-a-Lago, Farage's Reform U.K. announced.
The tech tycoon was pictured smiling with Farage and Nick Candy — the businessperson recently appointed as Reform U.K.'s treasurer — for an hour-long meeting at the resort in Florida owned by President-elect Donald Trump.

Conservative shadow minister Andrew Griffith has urged Elon Musk to take another look at the Tories before donating to Reform UK.

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UK Election Watchdog Calls for New Donation Laws to Counter Elon Musk
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-election-watchdog-wants-new-donation-laws-to-counter-elon-musk-nigel-farage-reform-uk/
Dec 19th
• Speculation About Musk's Donations:
o Elon Musk is reportedly considering donating up to $100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, potentially the largest political donation in UK history.
o Musk, a U.S. citizen, could use the British arm of X (his company) to meet UK legal requirements for political donations.
• Election Watchdog's Concerns:
o The Electoral Commission called for stronger laws to prevent foreign interference in UK politics.
o It proposed linking donation eligibility to the size of UK-based profits, highlighting X’s UK arm, which reported £8.5 million in pre-tax profit in 2022.
o The commission has been advocating for stricter regulations since 2013.
• Transparency and Trust:
o Electoral Commission Chief Executive Vijay Rangarajan emphasized the importance of transparency in party financing to maintain voter trust.
o Suggested enhanced checks on donations to assess potential risks.
• Farage's Response:
o Farage dismissed the Electoral Commission as “establishment stooges” and accused Labour and the Conservatives of fearing Musk’s potential support for Reform UK.
o He advocated for disrupting the “old order.”
• Musk and Farage Meeting:
o Musk and Farage met recently at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, where they discussed financial support for Reform UK.
o Farage claimed Musk was supportive and that funding was part of their discussions.
• Potential Implications:
o If Musk proceeds, his involvement could set a precedent for foreign influence in UK politics, prompting urgent calls for legislative reforms.
Ministers Resist Calls to Block Elon Musk’s Donations to Farage’s Reform UK
• Government Concerns:
o Ministers hesitate to introduce urgent measures to block potential donations from Elon Musk to Reform UK.
o They fear such actions could backfire, allowing Nigel Farage to frame the government as sabotaging his party.
• Musk’s Potential Donations:
o As a foreign national, Musk cannot donate personally but could channel funds through UK subsidiaries of his companies, which made £90m in profits over two years.
o Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed Musk was seriously considering donating millions after a recent meeting.
• Calls for Reform:
o Politicians and legal experts demand stricter rules to limit foreign influence on political donations.
o Suggestions include capping donations based on UK company profits and increasing transparency and accountability.
• Electoral Commission Recommendations:
o The commission reiterated its proposal to tie donations to company profits in the UK over the last two years.
o Farage dismissed these calls, accusing the commission of being “establishment stooges.”
• Labour’s Stance:
o Labour has pledged tighter donation rules but is unlikely to act before late next year.
o Senior Labour figures emphasize addressing populists through policy rather than procedural changes.
• Public Opinion and Trust:
o A poll shows 56% of voters support capping political donations, though many believe such limits already exist.
o Experts warn the current lax donation rules undermine trust in UK democracy, urging swift legislative action.
• Prominent Voices for Change:
o Margaret Hodge and Jonathan Evans call for immediate reforms, including caps and stricter enforcement.
o David Anderson KC highlights the risk of foreign interference and urges Labour to honor its manifesto