Elon Musk withdrew support for Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, after Farage distanced himself from far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aka Tommy Robinson. Musk criticized Farage, suggesting Reform UK needs new leadership. Musk falsely claimed Yaxley-Lennon was jailed for exposing a child grooming scandal, while he was actually sentenced for contempt of court. Farage emphasized Yaxley-Lennon’s imprisonment was unrelated to speaking against grooming gangs and maintained his stance despite Musk’s surprise criticism. Farage stated he wouldn’t compromise his principles for Reform UK.